US Bridges

Wyo 159 over Interstate Canal

FairPosted for load

Goshen County, Wyoming · Torrington - North · Structure no. CPM

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 159 over Interstate Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 159 over Interstate Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 159
CrossesInterstate Canal
LocationTorrington - North
RouteState Highway 159
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.11308, -104.20625
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2024)
Projected traffic136 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 159 over Interstate Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 159 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 159 over Interstate Canal carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 159 over Interstate Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 159 over Interstate Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.