US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 6BU over N Fork Shoshone River

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 24 Miles West of Cody · Structure no. MTH

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 6BU over N Fork Shoshone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD 6BU over N Fork Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 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 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 6BU
CrossesN Fork Shoshone River
Location24 Miles West of Cody
RouteCounty Highway 6bu
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.46211, -109.52639
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic182 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 6BU over N Fork Shoshone River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 6BU over N 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 6BU over N Fork Shoshone River carry?

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

How long is Pa Cnty RD 6BU over N Fork Shoshone River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 6BU over N Fork Shoshone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.