US Bridges

US 26 over Sand Draw

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Dubois-Diversion Dam JCT · Structure no. FFY

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Sand Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 26 over Sand Draw 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 26
CrossesSand Draw
LocationDubois-Diversion Dam JCT
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.27015, -109.10262
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 US 26 over Sand Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Sand Draw 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 Sand Draw carry?

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

How long is US 26 over Sand Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 26 over Sand Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.