US 26 over Rawhide Creek
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Torrington-Lingle · Structure no. KMJ
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,256
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Rawhide Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Rawhide Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,256 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,358 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 26 over Rawhide Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Rawhide 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 26 over Rawhide Creek carry?
About 5,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Rawhide Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Rawhide Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.