US Bridges

Wyo 32 over Dry Creek

Fair

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 32 over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 32 over Dry Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 739 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesWyo 32
CrossesDry Creek
LocationLovell - Emblem
RouteState Highway 32
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.51531, -108.42265
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 32 over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 32 over Dry Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 32 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 32 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.