US Bridges

Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek

GoodPosted for load

Teton County, Wyoming · WILSON117W S22 · Structure no. EKL

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,459 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTe Cnty RD 3
CrossesFish Creek
LocationWILSON117W S22
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.50069, -110.8718
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2024)
Projected traffic1,459 by 2043
Trucks13%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.