US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 34 MI SW of Cody · Structure no. LYU

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD Yxd
CrossesS Fork Shoshone River
Location34 MI SW of Cody
RouteCounty Highway 0YXD
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.20781, -109.55538
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River 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 Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River carry?

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

How long is Pa Cnty RD Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD Yxd over S Fork Shoshone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.