Bh Cnty Rd 72
Carrying Bh Cnty Rd 72 over Shoshone River
2 Miles West Of Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Bh Cnty Rd 72
The Bh Cnty Rd 72 bridge in Big Horn, Wyoming carries Bh Cnty Rd 72 over Shoshone River. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 118.9 meters (390 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 20.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Bh Cnty Rd 72 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
- 1926
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 118.9 m (390 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.5 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 117 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- EJZ
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
Bh Cnty Rd 72 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 Bh Cnty Rd 72 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 Bh Cnty Rd 72?
Bh Cnty Rd 72 in Big Horn, Wyoming has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Bh Cnty Rd 72 inspected?
Bh Cnty Rd 72'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 117 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bh Cnty Rd 72 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 Bh Cnty Rd 72?
Bh Cnty Rd 72 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Bh Cnty Rd 72?
Bh Cnty Rd 72 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Bh Cnty Rd 72 and does age affect safety?
Bh Cnty Rd 72 was built in 1926, making it 100 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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