US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 41B over North Platte River

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 4.5 MI NW of Torrington · Structure no. FJY

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 41B over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Go Cnty RD 41B over North Platte River in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 41B
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location4.5 MI NW of Torrington
RouteCounty Highway 41B
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.08097, -104.26621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic419 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 41B over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 41B over North Platte River 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 41B over North Platte River carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 41B over North Platte River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 41B over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.