US Bridges

Na Cnty RD 308 over North Platte River

Fair

Natrona County, Wyoming · Bessemer Road CN1-308 · Structure no. KKR

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Na Cnty RD 308 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Na Cnty RD 308 over North Platte River in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesNa Cnty RD 308
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationBessemer Road CN1-308
RouteCounty Highway 308
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.77155, -106.53035
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Na Cnty RD 308 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Na Cnty RD 308 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 2023.

How much traffic does Na Cnty RD 308 over North Platte River carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Na Cnty RD 308 over North Platte River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Na Cnty RD 308 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.