US Bridges

Smith Street over Squaw Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Smith Court Lander · Structure no. EOR

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,281
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Street over Squaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Smith Street over Squaw Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,281 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmith Street
CrossesSquaw Creek
LocationSmith Court Lander
RouteCity Street 4650
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.83564, -108.7492
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,281 (2024)
Projected traffic1,793 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Street over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Street over Squaw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Street over Squaw Creek carry?

About 1,281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Smith Street over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Street over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.