US Bridges

Wyo 32 over Lovell Canal

Good

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Lovell - Emblem · Structure no. CJN

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 32 over Lovell Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 32 over Lovell Canal in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesWyo 32
CrossesLovell Canal
LocationLovell - Emblem
RouteState Highway 32
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.72567, -108.58706
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2024)
Projected traffic491 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 32 over Lovell Canal built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 32 over Lovell Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 32 over Lovell Canal carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 32 over Lovell Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 32 over Lovell Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.