N Street over Bitter Creek
PoorSweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs Streets · Structure no. EPH
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 928
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Street over Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Street over Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 928 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 N Street over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Street over Bitter Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does N Street over Bitter Creek carry?
About 928 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is N Street over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns N Street over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.