US Bridges

Wyo 24 over Beaver Creek

Good

Crook County, Wyoming · Hulett-Aladdin · Structure no. KQB

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 24 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 24 over Beaver Creek in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesWyo 24
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationHulett-Aladdin
RouteState Highway 24
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.68722, -104.42197
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,832 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 24 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 24 over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 24 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 24 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 24 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.