US Bridges

Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork Powder River

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · 1/4 Mile W. of Mayowrth · Structure no. IXF

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJo Cnty RD 266
CrossesNorth Fork Powder River
Location1/4 Mile W. of Mayowrth
RouteCounty Highway 266
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.83191, -106.79458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2024)
Projected traffic137 by 2043
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork Powder River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork Powder River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork Powder River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jo Cnty RD 266 over North Fork Powder River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.