US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood Canal

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 6 Mi. S.E. of Powell · Structure no. KUW

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD R5B
CrossesWillwood Canal
Location6 Mi. S.E. of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 0R5
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.69232, -108.67374
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood Canal carry?

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

How long is Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD R5B over Willwood Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.