US Bridges

Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon River

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 0.3 Mi. East of Norris Jc · Structure no. 1570049P0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon River is a concrete culvert carrying Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorris - Canyon Ro
CrossesGibbon River
Location0.3 Mi. East of Norris Jc
RouteFederal Lands Road 16
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.72672, -110.68847
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
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$90,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Norris - Canyon Ro over Gibbon River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.