US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 3 Miles N.W. of Powell · Structure no. EVT

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
805
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 805 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,127 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD L8A
CrossesFrannie Canal
Location3 Miles N.W. of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 0L8
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.76829, -108.81574
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic805 (2024)
Projected traffic1,127 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal carry?

About 805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD L8A over Frannie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.