US Bridges

Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 6.5 Mi. South of Madison · Structure no. 1570010P0000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,807
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 90 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 1,807 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,168 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGrand Loop Road
CrossesNez Perce Creek
Location6.5 Mi. South of Madison
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.57283, -110.82067
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 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
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$105,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce 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 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce Creek carry?

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

How long is Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Loop Road over Nez Perce Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.