US 26 over Meadow Creek
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Dubois-Diversion Dam JCT · Structure no. FFW
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,566
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Meadow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Meadow Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,192 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Meadow 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 26 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 1,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.