US Bridges

Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway

GoodPosted for load

Platte County, Wyoming · 4.2 MI E-Se of Glendo Wy · Structure no. WYA-GU-001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway is a concrete tee beam carrying Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendo Park Road
CrossesGlendo Dam Spillway
Location4.2 MI E-Se of Glendo Wy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlatte County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.47726, -104.95097
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Glendo Park Road over Glendo Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.