US Bridges

Forest Road 30400 over Gros Ventre River

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 20 Mi. Ne. of Jackson Wy · Structure no. 040304000001050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road 30400 over Gros Ventre River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forest Road 30400 over Gros Ventre River in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2045. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesForest Road 30400
CrossesGros Ventre River
Location20 Mi. Ne. of Jackson Wy
RouteFederal Lands Road 30400
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.61004, -110.45009
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic675 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road 30400 over Gros Ventre River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 30400 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road 30400 over Gros Ventre River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forest Road 30400 over Gros Ventre River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 30400 over Gros Ventre River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.