US Bridges

Wyo 295 over Shoshone River

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · JCT Wyo 32 - Powell · Structure no. CTQ

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 295 over Shoshone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 295 over Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 63 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,408 by 2043. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesWyo 295
CrossesShoshone River
LocationJCT Wyo 32 - Powell
RouteState Highway 295
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.70812, -108.75989
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2024)
Projected traffic2,408 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 295 over Shoshone River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Wyo 295 over Shoshone River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 295 over Shoshone River carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 295 over Shoshone River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 295 over Shoshone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.