US Bridges

Wyo 94 over Esmay Draw

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 94 over Esmay Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 94 over Esmay Draw in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 793 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 94
CrossesEsmay Draw
LocationDouglas - South
RouteState Highway 94
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.68922, -105.39207
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 94 over Esmay Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 94 over Esmay Draw 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 Esmay Draw carry?

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

How long is Wyo 94 over Esmay Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 94 over Esmay Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.