US Bridges

US 26 over County Line Draw

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · Guernsey - Lingle · Structure no. BXO

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,699
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over County Line Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 26 over County Line Draw in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 66 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26
CrossesCounty Line Draw
LocationGuernsey - Lingle
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.25559, -104.65458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,699 (2024)
Projected traffic2,379 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 26 over County Line Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 26 over County Line 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 over County Line Draw carry?

About 1,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over County Line Draw?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over County Line Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.