Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek
GoodPosted for loadBig Horn County, Wyoming · 15 MI SW of Lovell · Structure no. LUZ
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek 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 Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bh Cnty RD L23 over Whistle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.