US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek
GoodConverse County, Wyoming · Glenrock-Casper · Structure no. JDR
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,029
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,029 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,241 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek 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 US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek carry?
About 3,029 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20/26/87 over Big Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.