US Bridges

Wyo 32 over Whistle Creek

Fair

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

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 32 over Whistle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 32 over Whistle Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesWyo 32
CrossesWhistle Creek
LocationLovell - Emblem
RouteState Highway 32
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.65266, -108.56933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 Whistle Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 32 over Whistle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 32 over Whistle Creek carry?

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

How long is Wyo 32 over Whistle Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 32 over Whistle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.