US Bridges

Wyo 151 over Horse Creek

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · Lagrange · Structure no. DLS

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 151 over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 151 over Horse 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 5 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesWyo 151
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationLagrange
RouteState Highway 151
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.63676, -104.1691
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2024)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 151 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 151 over Horse Creek carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 151 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 151 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.