US Bridges

Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw

GoodPosted for load

Albany County, Wyoming · JCT Wyo 130 - JCT I-80 · Structure no. CIS

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
169
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesWyo 12
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationJCT Wyo 130 - JCT I-80
RouteState Highway 12
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.39541, -105.81308
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2024)
Projected traffic237 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 12 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.