US Bridges

Road 5 over Gros Ventre River

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · Gros Ventre Rvr at Kelly · Structure no. 000061550-00119

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Road 5 over Gros Ventre River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Road 5 over Gros Ventre River in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad 5
CrossesGros Ventre River
LocationGros Ventre Rvr at Kelly
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTeton County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.62083, -110.6225
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks0%
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

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road 5 over Gros Ventre River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 5 over Gros Ventre 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road 5 over Gros Ventre River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Road 5 over Gros Ventre River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Road 5 over Gros Ventre River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.