US Bridges

SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River

PoorPosted for load

Sublette County, Wyoming · T30N R110W S22 · Structure no. ENJ

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
251 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River is a steel other carrying SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSB Cnty RD 175
CrossesNew Fork River
LocationT30N R110W S22
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.56778, -109.93006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating4.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SB Cnty RD 175 over New Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.