Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek
PoorPosted for loadPark County, Wyoming · 3.75 Mi. S.E. of Garland · Structure no. CJS
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,493
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek carry?
About 1,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Cnty RD L9A over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.