US Bridges

Wyo 319 over Valley Ditch

Good

Converse County, Wyoming · Glendo-Orin Road · Structure no. FEH

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 319 over Valley Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 319 over Valley Ditch in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 319
CrossesValley Ditch
LocationGlendo-Orin Road
RouteState Highway 319
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.61681, -105.11457
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic419 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 319 over Valley Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 319 over Valley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 319 over Valley Ditch carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 319 over Valley Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Wyo 319 over Valley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.