US Bridges

Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone

FairPosted for load

Park County, Wyoming · 28 Miles W of Cody Wy · Structure no. 021404000001012

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone is a steel truss - thru carrying Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr
CrossesN. Fork Shoshone
Location28 Miles W of Cody Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 423.1
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.46713, -109.62554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width8 ft (2.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone 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 Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr over N. Fork Shoshone?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.