FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRAND LOOP ROAD

Carrying GRAND LOOP ROAD over TOWER CREEK

18.2 MI. EAST OF MAMMOTH, Teton, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRAND LOOP ROAD

The GRAND LOOP ROAD bridge in Teton, Wyoming carries GRAND LOOP ROAD over TOWER CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,807 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.

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

How GRAND LOOP ROAD compares

▲ 10.9
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Wyoming bridges
119
Bridges in Teton · 15 in Poor condition
GRAND LOOP ROAD 44.4 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.1
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
1,807 vehicles/day
Structure Number
1570021P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 GRAND LOOP ROAD 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 GRAND LOOP ROAD against other structures in Teton 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 GRAND LOOP ROAD?

GRAND LOOP ROAD in Teton, Wyoming, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRAND LOOP ROAD inspected?

GRAND LOOP ROAD'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 1,807 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRAND LOOP ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GRAND LOOP ROAD?

GRAND LOOP ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRAND LOOP ROAD?

GRAND LOOP ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.

How old is GRAND LOOP ROAD and does age affect safety?

GRAND LOOP ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 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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