US Bridges

U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 7.9 Miles Northwest of Mo · Structure no. 1460007P0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 89
CrossesPilgrim Creek
Location7.9 Miles Northwest of Mo
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.90383, -110.58753
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim 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 U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 89 over Pilgrim Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.