US 89 over Cottonwood Creek
FairLincoln County, Wyoming · Idaho Line - Afton · Structure no. DJG
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,195
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 89 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Cottonwood Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,673 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 89 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 89 over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 89 over Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.