Wyo 170 over Owl Creek
FairPosted for loadHot Springs County, Wyoming · Jt Wy 120 - Hamilton Dome · Structure no. CPU
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 170 over Owl Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 170 over Owl Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 170 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 170 over Owl 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 Wyo 170 over Owl Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 170 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 170 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.