US Bridges

Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · JCT US 26 - JCT Wyo 133 · Structure no. JLA

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWyo 134
CrossesSand Gulch
LocationJCT US 26 - JCT Wyo 133
RouteState Highway 134
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.18636, -108.32411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Wyo 134 over Sand Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.