Wyo 70 over Cottonwood Creek
FairCarbon County, Wyoming · Baggs - Riverside · Structure no. CLT
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 621
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 70 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 70 over Cottonwood Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 621 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 70 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 70 over Cottonwood 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 70 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 70 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Wyo 70 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.