US Bridges

Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal

Good

Natrona County, Wyoming · Oregon Trail Road · Structure no. KWJ

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNa Cnty RD 319
CrossesCasper Canal
LocationOregon Trail Road
RouteCounty Highway 319
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.75317, -106.64087
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2024)
Projected traffic8 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Na Cnty RD 319 over Casper Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.