US Bridges

Pa Cnty RD 6WX over S Fork Shoshone River

Good

Park County, Wyoming · 30 Mi. SW of Cody · Structure no. NFC

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa Cnty RD 6WX over S Fork Shoshone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Cnty RD 6WX over S Fork Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPa Cnty RD 6WX
CrossesS Fork Shoshone River
Location30 Mi. SW of Cody
RouteCounty Highway 6WX
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.25421, -109.51194
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2024)
Projected traffic251 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 6WX over S Fork Shoshone River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

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

About 179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.