US 212 over Chicago Creek
FairCrook County, Wyoming · S Dak Line - Mont Line · Structure no. DCJ
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,338
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 212 over Chicago Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 212 over Chicago Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,338 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,273 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 212 over Chicago Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 212 over Chicago 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 212 over Chicago Creek carry?
About 2,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is US 212 over Chicago Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 212 over Chicago Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.