US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 6QS over S Fork Shoshone River

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 13 Mi. S.W. of Cody · Structure no. NDU

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 6QS over S Fork Shoshone River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Pa Cnty RD 6QS over S Fork Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 6QS
CrossesS Fork Shoshone River
Location13 Mi. S.W. of Cody
RouteCounty Highway 6QS
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.40903, -109.26806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2024)
Projected traffic127 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Cnty RD 6QS over S Fork Shoshone River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Cnty RD 6QS 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 6QS over S Fork Shoshone River carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa Cnty RD 6QS over S Fork Shoshone River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Cnty RD 6QS over S Fork Shoshone River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.