US Bridges

US 310 over Sidon Canal

Good

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Lovell - Deaver · Structure no. CYU

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,849
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 310 over Sidon Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 310 over Sidon Canal in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,849 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,589 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 310
CrossesSidon Canal
LocationLovell - Deaver
RouteU.S. Route 310
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.8878, -108.54824
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,849 (2024)
Projected traffic2,589 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 310 over Sidon Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 310 over Sidon 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 US 310 over Sidon Canal carry?

About 1,849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 310 over Sidon Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 310 over Sidon Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.