US 16 over Elk Creek
FairBig Horn County, Wyoming · Worland - Basin · Structure no. JBY
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,139
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Elk Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 2,139 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,995 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Elk 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 16 over Elk Creek carry?
About 2,139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.