US Bridges

Wyo 92 over Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Goshen County, Wyoming · JCT US 85 - Nebraska Line · Structure no. CXX

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 92 over Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 92 over Horse Creek 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 92
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationJCT US 85 - Nebraska Line
RouteState Highway 92
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.9145, -104.05859
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
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 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2024)
Projected traffic738 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 92 over Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 92 over Horse 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 92 over Horse Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 92 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 92 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.