US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD L14B over Willwood Canal

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 2 Miles S.W. of Ralston · Structure no. FKJ

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD L14B over Willwood Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD L14B over Willwood Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD L14B
CrossesWillwood Canal
Location2 Miles S.W. of Ralston
RouteCounty Highway 0L14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.68786, -108.88524
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic291 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD L14B over Willwood Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD L14B over Willwood 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 L14B over Willwood Canal carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD L14B over Willwood Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD L14B over Willwood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.