US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 6 Mi. N.E. of Yoder · Structure no. EXP

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 47A
CrossesSpringer Main Lateral
Location6 Mi. N.E. of Yoder
RouteCounty Highway 47A
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.97357, -104.20831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Go Cnty RD 47A over Springer Main Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.