US Bridges

Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal

FairPosted for load

Fremont County, Wyoming · South West Riverton · Structure no. KIG

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,253
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,253 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,754 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVillage Drive
CrossesWyoming Central Canal
LocationSouth West Riverton
RouteCity Street 3801
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.019, -108.44486
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,253 (2024)
Projected traffic1,754 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal 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 Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal carry?

About 1,253 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Village Drive over Wyoming Central Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.