US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD L5 over Frannie Canal

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 5 Miles N.N.W. of Powell · Structure no. EVX

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD L5 over Frannie Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD L5 over Frannie Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Cnty RD L5
CrossesFrannie Canal
Location5 Miles N.N.W. of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 0L5
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.81164, -108.80005
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic182 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD L5 over Frannie Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD L5 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD L5 over Frannie Canal carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD L5 over Frannie Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD L5 over Frannie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.