US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River

Good

Washakie County, Wyoming · Ten Sleep - Manderson · Structure no. LWP

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 533 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 746 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWa Cnty RD 47
CrossesNowood River
LocationTen Sleep - Manderson
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.03418, -107.46515
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 47 over Nowood River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River 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 January 2024.

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 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD 47 over Nowood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.