US Bridges

Wyo 13 over Big Harrison Ditch

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · Rock River - JCT I-80 · Structure no. DJT

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 13 over Big Harrison Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 13 over Big Harrison Ditch in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesWyo 13
CrossesBig Harrison Ditch
LocationRock River - JCT I-80
RouteState Highway 13
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.65629, -106.11793
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic351 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 13 over Big Harrison Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 13 over Big Harrison Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 13 over Big Harrison Ditch carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 13 over Big Harrison Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 13 over Big Harrison Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.