US Bridges

We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek

Good

Weston County, Wyoming · 15 Mi. S.E of Newcastle · Structure no. KKU

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWe Cnty RD 3
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location15 Mi. S.E of Newcastle
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.6662, -104.26484
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns We Cnty RD 3 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.