US Bridges

Wyo 151 over Bear Creek

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · JCT US 85 - Lagrange · Structure no. DLR

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 151 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 151 over Bear Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 151
CrossesBear Creek
LocationJCT US 85 - Lagrange
RouteState Highway 151
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.63746, -104.21601
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2024)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 151 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 151 over Bear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 151 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 151 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 151 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.