US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 3 MI N of Jeffrey City · Structure no. NDE

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 5
CrossesSweetwater River
Location3 MI N of Jeffrey City
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.52607, -107.78603
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River built?

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

What condition is FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 5 over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.