US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 298 over Wyoming Canal

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 5 MI NW of Morton · Structure no. MWO

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 298 over Wyoming Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 298 over Wyoming Canal in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFR Cnty RD 298
CrossesWyoming Canal
Location5 MI NW of Morton
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.22747, -108.84898
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 298 over Wyoming Canal built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 298 over Wyoming 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 298 over Wyoming Canal carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 298 over Wyoming Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 298 over Wyoming Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.