US Bridges

We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway

PoorPosted for load

Weston County, Wyoming · T44N R061W S10 · Structure no. DYC

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWe Cnty RD 1A
CrossesBNSF Railway
LocationT44N R061W S10
RouteCounty Highway 1A
CountyWeston County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.81021, -104.17018
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2024)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$85,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns We Cnty RD 1A over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.