US Bridges

Wyo 94 over Bed Tick Creek

FairPosted for load

Converse County, Wyoming · Douglas - South · Structure no. CNC

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 94 over Bed Tick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 94 over Bed Tick Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 793 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 94
CrossesBed Tick Creek
LocationDouglas - South
RouteState Highway 94
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.70516, -105.39693
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic793 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 94 over Bed Tick Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 94 over Bed Tick 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 94 over Bed Tick Creek carry?

About 793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 94 over Bed Tick Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 94 over Bed Tick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.