FSR 27
Carrying FSR 27 over WEST TENSLEEP CREEK
0.1 MI N OF HWY 16, Big Horn, Wyoming
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FSR 27
The FSR 27 bridge in Big Horn, Wyoming carries FSR 27 over WEST TENSLEEP CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 29.9 meters (98 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 291 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FSR 27 compares
Live comparison across Wyoming.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 29.9 m (98 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 291 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 020205000003049
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FSR 27 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FSR 27 against other structures in Big Horn and across Wyoming. Wyoming bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FSR 27?
FSR 27 in Big Horn, Wyoming has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FSR 27 inspected?
FSR 27's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 291 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FSR 27 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FSR 27?
FSR 27 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FSR 27?
FSR 27 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is FSR 27 and does age affect safety?
FSR 27 was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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