US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral

Poor

Goshen County, Wyoming · 2.5 Miles N.E. of Yoder · Structure no. EYF

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 43E
CrossesSpringer Main Lateral
Location2.5 Miles N.E. of Yoder
RouteCounty Highway 143N
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.9308, -104.24717
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 43E over Springer Main Lateral?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.