US Bridges

Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 1.6 Miles North of Wilson · Structure no. FOE

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
287
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTe Cnty RD 3
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.6 Miles North of Wilson
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.52123, -110.86457
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2024)
Projected traffic402 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish 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 August 2024.

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

About 287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Te Cnty RD 3 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.