US 26 over Cottonwood Creek
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Guernsey - Lingle · Structure no. BXP
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,393
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Cottonwood Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Cottonwood Creek 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.