US Bridges

Wyo 120 over Gooseberry Creek

Fair

Hot Springs County, Wyoming · Thermopolis-Meeteese · Structure no. FRW

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 120 over Gooseberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 120 over Gooseberry Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 120
CrossesGooseberry Creek
LocationThermopolis-Meeteese
RouteState Highway 120
CountyHot Springs County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.00871, -108.66639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2024)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 120 over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 120 over Gooseberry 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 120 over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 120 over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 120 over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.