US Bridges

Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 8.2 Mi. NE of Madison JCT · Structure no. 1570006P0000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
232 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,807
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 1,807 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,168 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGrand Loop Road
CrossesBeryl Spring Overflow
Location8.2 Mi. NE of Madison JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.67858, -110.74633
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,807 (2019)
Projected traffic2,168 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow 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 Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow carry?

About 1,807 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Loop Road over Beryl Spring Overflow?

It is owned by the National Park Service.