US Bridges

Climbers Ranch Roa over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 4.3 Miles Northwest of Mo · Structure no. 1460014P0000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Climbers Ranch Roa over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Climbers Ranch Roa over Cottonwood Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesClimbers Ranch Roa
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location4.3 Miles Northwest of Mo
RouteU.S. Route 1460
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.70953, -110.73122
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Climbers Ranch Roa over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Climbers Ranch Roa 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 Climbers Ranch Roa over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Climbers Ranch Roa over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Climbers Ranch Roa over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.