US 189 over Birch Creek
FairLincoln County, Wyoming · Labarge · Structure no. FFV
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,999
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 189 over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 189 over Birch Creek in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,999 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,799 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 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 US 189 over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 189 over Birch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 189 over Birch Creek carry?
About 1,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 189 over Birch Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns US 189 over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.