US Bridges

East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 1.6 Mi. East of Lake Jct. · Structure no. 1570076P0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,483 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,543
2020 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,543 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,852 by 2040. The structure is 1,483 ft (452 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Entrance Road
CrossesPelican Creek
Location1.6 Mi. East of Lake Jct.
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.55908, -110.35667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,483 ft (452 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,543 (2020)
Projected traffic1,852 by 2040
Trucks—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek carry?

About 1,543 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek?

The structure is 1,483 ft (452 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Entrance Road over Pelican Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.