US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 1 Mile West of Frannie · Structure no. EHR

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 1XG
CrossesFrannie Canal
Location1 Mile West of Frannie
RouteCounty Highway 1XG
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.97267, -108.6381
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 1XG over Frannie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.