US Bridges

US 26 over Bull Lake Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · Dubois - Diversion Dam Jt · Structure no. DZT

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Bull Lake Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Bull Lake Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 26
CrossesBull Lake Creek
LocationDubois - Diversion Dam Jt
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.23886, -109.02203
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2024)
Projected traffic2,192 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bull Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Bull Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 over Bull Lake Creek carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Bull Lake Creek?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Bull Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.