FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFSR 349

Carrying NFSR 349 over LIBBY CREEK

ENTRANCE TO SPRUCE CG, Albany, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 349

The NFSR 349 bridge in Albany, Wyoming carries NFSR 349 over LIBBY CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 44 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NFSR 349 compares

▼ 16.3
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Wyoming bridges
124
Bridges in Albany · 1 in Poor condition
NFSR 349 17.2 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.7
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
4.8 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
44 vehicles/day
Structure Number
020605000001235

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFSR 349 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 NFSR 349 against other structures in Albany 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 NFSR 349?

NFSR 349 in Albany, Wyoming has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFSR 349 inspected?

NFSR 349'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 44 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 349 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 NFSR 349?

NFSR 349 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 349?

NFSR 349 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFSR 349 and does age affect safety?

NFSR 349 was built in 1961, making it 65 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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