US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 15 MI NE of Riverton · Structure no. KTZ

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 338
CrossesPilot Canal
Location15 MI NE of Riverton
RouteCounty Highway 338
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.16606, -108.32176
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 338 over Pilot Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.