SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue River
GoodSheridan County, Wyoming · 3 MI SW of Ranchester · Structure no. MDW
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue River carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH Cnty RD 71 over Tongue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.