US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull River

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. NE of Meeteetse · Structure no. EHW

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,595
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull River is a concrete channel beam carrying Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 2,595 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,633 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 3LD
CrossesGreybull River
Location5 Mi. NE of Meeteetse
RouteCounty Highway 3LD
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.22043, -108.83134
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,595 (2024)
Projected traffic3,633 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull 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 Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull River carry?

About 2,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 3LD over Greybull River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.