US Bridges

Park Street over Big Horn River

Fair

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermopolis · Structure no. FFI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,696
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Street over Big Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Street over Big Horn River in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPark Street
CrossesBig Horn River
LocationThermopolis
RouteCity Street 445PA
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.65049, -108.20238
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2024)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Street over Big Horn River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Street over Big Horn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Street over Big Horn River carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Park Street over Big Horn River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Park Street over Big Horn River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.