US Bridges

Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · South of I-90 · Structure no. GFT

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLowr Powder Rvr RD
CrossesJuniper Draw
LocationSouth of I-90
RouteState Highway 0
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.21131, -106.15793
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw 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 Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lowr Powder Rvr RD over Juniper Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.