US Bridges

US 26 over Leclair Canal No 2

Fair

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

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,449
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Leclair Canal No 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Leclair Canal No 2 in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,449 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,629 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26
CrossesLeclair Canal No 2
LocationDiversion D Jt - Riverton
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.03372, -108.4379
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,449 (2024)
Projected traffic7,629 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Leclair Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Leclair 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 April 2024.

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

About 5,449 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Leclair Canal No 2?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Leclair Canal No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.