US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD 82 over Nowood River

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · 27.5 Mi. S of Tensleep · Structure no. KTR

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD 82 over Nowood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD 82 over Nowood River in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesWa Cnty RD 82
CrossesNowood River
Location27.5 Mi. S of Tensleep
RouteCounty Highway 8850
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.63926, -107.39318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wa Cnty RD 82 over Nowood River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD 82 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 82 over Nowood River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wa Cnty RD 82 over Nowood River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD 82 over Nowood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.