Wyo 160 over North Platte River
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Fort Laramie - West · Structure no. CPN
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 424 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 160 over North Platte River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wyo 160 over North Platte River in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wyo 160 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 160 over North Platte River 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 160 over North Platte River carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 160 over North Platte River?
The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 160 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.