US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong

FairPosted for load

Sheridan County, Wyoming · T55N R082W S29 · Structure no. ECC

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 151
CrossesWest Fork Dow Prong
LocationT55N R082W S29
RouteCounty Highway 151
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.70772, -106.75166
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 151 over West Fork Dow Prong?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.