US Bridges

Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 3 Miles North of Moose W · Structure no. 1460001P0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,941
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,941 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,529 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesTeton Park Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3 Miles North of Moose W
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyTeton County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.69785, -110.72923
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,941 (2022)
Projected traffic3,529 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,941 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Teton Park Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.