US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD R8 over Garland Canal

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · Truck Bypass/Garland Cana · Structure no. LZK

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,165
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD R8 over Garland Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pa Cnty RD R8 over Garland Canal 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 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 2,165 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,031 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Cnty RD R8
CrossesGarland Canal
LocationTruck Bypass/Garland Cana
RouteCounty Highway 0R8
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.75638, -108.73963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,165 (2024)
Projected traffic3,031 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 R8 over Garland Canal built?

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

What condition is Pa Cnty RD R8 over Garland Canal 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 R8 over Garland Canal carry?

About 2,165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD R8 over Garland Canal?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD R8 over Garland Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.