US Bridges

Wyo 34 over School Creek

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · Bosler Jct-Wheatland · Structure no. IVL

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 34 over School Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 34 over School Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,304 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,826 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

CarriesWyo 34
CrossesSchool Creek
LocationBosler Jct-Wheatland
RouteState Highway 34
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.74727, -105.40786
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,304 (2024)
Projected traffic1,826 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 34 over School Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 34 over School Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 34 over School Creek carry?

About 1,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 34 over School Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wyo 34 over School Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.