US 20 over Coal Draw
FairHot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermopolis - Worland · Structure no. CCG
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,777
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Coal Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Coal Draw in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,777 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,488 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 US 20 over Coal Draw built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 20 over Coal Draw 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 over Coal Draw carry?
About 1,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Coal Draw?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Coal Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.