US Bridges

Reclamation Road over Shoshone River

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · 5.7 MI W-Sw of Cody Wy · Structure no. WYA-S-001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Reclamation Road over Shoshone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reclamation Road over Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesReclamation Road
CrossesShoshone River
Location5.7 MI W-Sw of Cody Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.50838, -109.16864
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Reclamation Road over Shoshone River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reclamation Road over Shoshone River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Reclamation Road over Shoshone River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Reclamation Road over Shoshone River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Reclamation Road over Shoshone River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.