US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte River

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · T26N R066W S02 · Structure no. DQS

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte River in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,436 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesPl Cnty RD 109S
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationT26N R066W S02
RouteCounty Highway 109S
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.26036, -104.74169
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2024)
Projected traffic1,436 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte River carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte River?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 109S over North Platte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.