FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R
Carrying FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R over FIREHOLE RIVER
12 +/- MI. SOUTH OF MADIS, Teton, Wyoming
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R
The FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R bridge in Teton, Wyoming carries FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R over FIREHOLE RIVER. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.3 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1925
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.3 m (67 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1570060S0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R 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 FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R 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 FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R?
FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R in Teton, Wyoming has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R inspected?
FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R 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 FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R?
FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R?
FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R and does age affect safety?
FOUNTAIN FREIGHT R was built in 1925, making it 101 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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