US Bridges

6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte River

Fair

Natrona County, Wyoming · 10 Miles SW of Alcova Wy · Structure no. 000000000L59262

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte River in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries6902: Pathfinder R
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location10 Miles SW of Alcova Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.46444, -106.83833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 6902: Pathfinder R over North Platte River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.