FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Sw Cnty Rd 85

Carrying Sw Cnty Rd 85 over Unnamed Draw

6 Mi Se Little America, Sweetwater, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Sw Cnty Rd 85

The Sw Cnty Rd 85 bridge in Sweetwater, Wyoming carries Sw Cnty Rd 85 over Unnamed Draw. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 715 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How Sw Cnty Rd 85 compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Wyoming bridges
196
Bridges in Sweetwater · 10 in Poor condition
Sw Cnty Rd 85 32.7 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
715 vehicles/day
Structure Number
FOY

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Sw Cnty Rd 85 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 Sw Cnty Rd 85 against other structures in Sweetwater 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 Sw Cnty Rd 85?

Sw Cnty Rd 85 in Sweetwater, Wyoming on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Sw Cnty Rd 85 inspected?

Sw Cnty Rd 85'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 715 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Sw Cnty Rd 85 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 Sw Cnty Rd 85?

Sw Cnty Rd 85 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Sw Cnty Rd 85?

Sw Cnty Rd 85 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Sw Cnty Rd 85 and does age affect safety?

Sw Cnty Rd 85 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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