US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 3B over North Platte River

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 6 MI NW of Ft. Laramie · Structure no. KRJ

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 3B over North Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Go Cnty RD 3B over North Platte River in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesGo Cnty RD 3B
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location6 MI NW of Ft. Laramie
RouteCounty Highway 3B
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.24813, -104.62872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 3B over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 3B 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 2024.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 3B over North Platte River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 3B over North Platte River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 3B over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.