Wyo 120 over Owl Creek
FairHot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermopolis-Meeteetse · Structure no. FBH
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 120 over Owl Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 120 over Owl Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,821 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,549 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 120 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 120 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Wyo 120 over Owl Creek carry?
About 1,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 120 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 120 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.