US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 8VE over Clarks Fork River

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 5 MI NE of Clark · Structure no. LRR

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 8VE over Clarks Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD 8VE over Clarks Fork River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 8VE
CrossesClarks Fork River
Location5 MI NE of Clark
RouteCounty Highway 8VE
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.94313, -109.13414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic154 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 8VE over Clarks Fork River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 8VE over Clarks Fork River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD 8VE over Clarks Fork River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 8VE over Clarks Fork River?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 8VE over Clarks Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.