US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. N.W. of Tensleep · Structure no. DHI

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesWa Cnty RD 47
CrossesNowood River
Location5 Mi. N.W. of Tensleep
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyWashakie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.08188, -107.52456
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2024)
Projected traffic746 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.