US Bridges

SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork River

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · 4 Miles North of Cora · Structure no. FHV

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSB Cnty RD 120
CrossesNew Fork River
Location4 Miles North of Cora
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.98737, -109.99407
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$42,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SB Cnty RD 120 over New Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.