US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control

FairPosted for load

Goshen County, Wyoming · 3 MI S W of Lingle · Structure no. LTG

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Go Cnty RD 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 78A
CrossesGid Canal Flood Control
Location3 MI S W of Lingle
RouteCounty Highway 78A
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.11037, -104.37219
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control 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 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control carry?

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

How long is Go Cnty RD 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 78A over Gid Canal Flood Control?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.