Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek
PoorPosted for loadPark County, Wyoming · Approx 6 MI N. of Garland · Structure no. FMF
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Cnty RD 1WAW over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.