Approval of Bridges on Public Roads


Wyoming Statute 24-2-106 establishes, in part, provisions for the preparation or approval of plans and specifications for all bridges to be built on public roads not under the administration of the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
 
"No contract for the construction of a bridge is valid unless the plans and specifications have been prepared by the director of the department of transportation or the chief engineer or, if prepared by other professional engineers, the bridge designs, plans and specifications have been approved by the director or the chief engineer before the start of construction. The review and approval under this section shall be made without cost to cities, towns and counties. Final payment upon any contract shall not be made until the bridge is inspected and the payment approved by the designer of the bridge and the appropriate governing body."
 
The procedure to obtain approval for these bridges is contained in the Wyoming Department of Transportation's Rules and Regulations, Chapter XV,  Approval of Bridges on Public Roads.   
 
Send the necessary submittals to or request additional information by contacting:
 
Keith R. Fulton, P.E.
State Bridge Engineer
Wyoming Department of Transportation
Bridge Program
5300 Bishop Blvd
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009

Chapter XV Approval of Bridges on Public Roads