NORTHEAST ENTRANCE
Carrying NORTHEAST ENTRANCE over YELLOWSTONE RIVER
0.64 MI. EAST OF TOWER JC, Park, Wyoming
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTHEAST ENTRANCE
The NORTHEAST ENTRANCE bridge in Park, Wyoming carries NORTHEAST ENTRANCE over YELLOWSTONE RIVER. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 184.1 meters (604 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,982 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTHEAST ENTRANCE compares
Live comparison across Wyoming.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 184.1 m (604 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.1 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,982 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1570048P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
NORTHEAST ENTRANCE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NORTHEAST ENTRANCE against other structures in Park 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 NORTHEAST ENTRANCE?
NORTHEAST ENTRANCE in Park, Wyoming has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTHEAST ENTRANCE inspected?
NORTHEAST ENTRANCE'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 1,982 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTHEAST ENTRANCE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTHEAST ENTRANCE?
NORTHEAST ENTRANCE has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTHEAST ENTRANCE?
NORTHEAST ENTRANCE is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is NORTHEAST ENTRANCE and does age affect safety?
NORTHEAST ENTRANCE 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.
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