US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · Riverview Cutoff · Structure no. KFA

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
127
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 16
CrossesLeclair Canal
LocationRiverview Cutoff
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.08715, -108.55843
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 16 over Leclair Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.