US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 2.1KM S. 17 MI Road · Structure no. 00000000000C841

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
427
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 20
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.1KM S. 17 MI Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.97889, -108.7155
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill Creek carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 20 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.