US 16 over Clear Creek
FairJohnson County, Wyoming · Buffalo-Ucross · Structure no. FQH
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Clear Creek in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 16 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Clear 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over Clear Creek carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.