US 89 over Dry Creek
FairLincoln County, Wyoming · Idaho Line - Afton · Structure no. DBM
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,408
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 89 over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Dry Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 50 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 2,408 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,371 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 89 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 89 over Dry 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 89 over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 89 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 89 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.