Beartooth Highway over Lake Creek
FairPark County, Wyoming · 19.0 Mi. East of NE Entra · Structure no. 1570055P0000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,775
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Other Federal Agency
About this bridge
Beartooth Highway over Lake Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Beartooth Highway over Lake Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2039. The structure is 406 ft (123.6 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beartooth Highway over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beartooth Highway over Lake 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 Lake Creek carry?
About 1,775 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Beartooth Highway over Lake Creek?
The structure is 406 ft (123.6 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Beartooth Highway over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the Other Federal Agency and maintained by the National Park Service.