US Bridges

US 26 over Unnamed Draw

Good

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

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Unnamed Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Unnamed Draw in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

CarriesUS 26
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationGuernsey - Lingle
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.23531, -104.5561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2024)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 over Unnamed Draw 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 26 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.