US Bridges

Wyo 157 over Unnamed Draw

FairPosted for load

Goshen County, Wyoming · Lingle - JCT US 26 · Structure no. CPG

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 157 over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 157 over Unnamed Draw in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWyo 157
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationLingle - JCT US 26
RouteState Highway 157
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.15751, -104.44018
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2024)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wyo 157 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 157 over Unnamed 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 Wyo 157 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 157 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 157 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.