Wyo 170 over Owl Creek
GoodHot Springs County, Wyoming · 19 Miles SW of Therm · Structure no. MSV
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 170 over Owl Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 170 over Owl Creek in Hot Springs County, Wyoming. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Wyo 170 over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 170 over Owl Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 170 over Owl Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 170 over Owl Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 170 over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.