US Bridges

US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Diversion D Jt - Riverton · Structure no. BYX

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2 is a concrete frame carrying US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2 in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 13,777 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,288 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26
CrossesWyo Central Canal No 2
LocationDiversion D Jt - Riverton
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.02464, -108.39439
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,777 (2024)
Projected traffic19,288 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2 carry?

About 13,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.