SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy River
PoorPosted for loadSweetwater County, Wyoming · 17 Mi. S.W. of Farson · Structure no. ETE
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 123 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy River carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns SW Cnty RD 5 over Big Sandy River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.