US Bridges

Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 4.6 Mi. West of NE Entran · Structure no. 1570044P0000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,982
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 1,982 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,378 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNortheast Entrance
CrossesDry Creek
Location4.6 Mi. West of NE Entran
RouteFederal Lands Road 12
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.96808, -110.06914
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,982 (2019)
Projected traffic2,378 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$670,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,982 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Northeast Entrance over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.