US Bridges

Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · Creston JCT - Baggs · Structure no. MGJ

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 789
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationCreston JCT - Baggs
RouteState Highway 789
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.10662, -107.63794
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2024)
Projected traffic2,544 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 789 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.