US Bridges

US 85 over Interstate Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · Lingle - Lusk · Structure no. BWN

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 over Interstate Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 over Interstate Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 1,317 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 85
CrossesInterstate Canal
LocationLingle - Lusk
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.14485, -104.34288
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,317 (2024)
Projected traffic1,844 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 85 over Interstate Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 over Interstate 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 85 over Interstate Canal carry?

About 1,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 85 over Interstate Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 over Interstate Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.