US Bridges

Veteranscemeteryrd over North Platte River

Fair

Natrona County, Wyoming · T34N R079W S36 · Structure no. FBZ

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Veteranscemeteryrd over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veteranscemeteryrd over North Platte River in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVeteranscemeteryrd
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationT34N R079W S36
RouteCity Street 1NG-1
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.86956, -106.26481
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veteranscemeteryrd over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veteranscemeteryrd 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Veteranscemeteryrd over North Platte River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Veteranscemeteryrd over North Platte River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Veteranscemeteryrd over North Platte River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.