US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder River

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · 34 Miles S.E. of Buffalo · Structure no. EAO

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 204B
CrossesPowder River
Location34 Miles S.E. of Buffalo
RouteCounty Highway 204B
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.14418, -106.13998
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2024)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder River?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 204B over Powder River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.