Beartooth Highway over Index Creek
FairPark County, Wyoming · 9.9 Mi. East of NE Entran · Structure no. 1570051P0000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Other Federal Agency
About this bridge
Beartooth Highway over Index Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Beartooth Highway over Index Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beartooth Highway over Index Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beartooth Highway over Index 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 Beartooth Highway over Index Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Beartooth Highway over Index Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Beartooth Highway over Index Creek?
It is owned by the Other Federal Agency and maintained by the National Park Service.