US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD L9 over Frannie Canal

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 3 Miles West of Powell · Structure no. LTE

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
981
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD L9 over Frannie Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD L9 over Frannie Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,373 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD L9
CrossesFrannie Canal
Location3 Miles West of Powell
RouteCounty Highway 0l9
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.75378, -108.82186
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2024)
Projected traffic1,373 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 L9 over Frannie Canal built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD L9 over Frannie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Cnty RD L9 over Frannie Canal carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD L9 over Frannie Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD L9 over Frannie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.