Beartooth Highway over Little Bear Creek
FairPark County, Wyoming · 29.6 Miles East of NE Par · Structure no. 1570075P0000000
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,775
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Other Federal Agency
About this bridge
Beartooth Highway over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beartooth Highway over Little Bear Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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, projected to reach 2,130 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beartooth Highway over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beartooth Highway over Little Bear 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 Little Bear Creek carry?
About 1,775 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Beartooth Highway over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Beartooth Highway over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the Other Federal Agency and maintained by the National Park Service.