Broadway Street over Big Horn River
PoorHot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermopolis · Structure no. EFZ
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,707
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Street over Big Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Street over Big Horn River in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,707 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broadway Street over Big Horn River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway Street over Big Horn River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Broadway Street over Big Horn River carry?
About 1,707 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Street over Big Horn River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Street over Big Horn River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.