Beartooth Highway over Clarks Fork Yellowstone
FairPark County, Wyoming · 13.4 Mi. East of NE Entra · Structure no. 1570053P0000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,775
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Other Federal Agency
About this bridge
Beartooth Highway over Clarks Fork Yellowstone is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beartooth Highway over Clarks Fork Yellowstone in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clarks Fork Yellowstone built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beartooth Highway over Clarks Fork Yellowstone 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 Clarks Fork Yellowstone carry?
About 1,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Beartooth Highway over Clarks Fork Yellowstone?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Beartooth Highway over Clarks Fork Yellowstone?
It is owned by the Other Federal Agency and maintained by the National Park Service.