US Bridges

E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Pershing Avenue Riverton · Structure no. DLA

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,520
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal is a concrete culvert carrying E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,528 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Pershing Avenue
CrossesWyoming Central Canal
LocationPershing Avenue Riverton
RouteCity Street 4506
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.03034, -108.3942
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2024)
Projected traffic3,528 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal 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 E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E Pershing Avenue over Wyoming Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.