US Bridges

US 89 over Etna Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Afton-Alpine JCT · Structure no. KKL

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,033
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Etna Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 89 over Etna Irrigation Canal in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,033 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,846 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesEtna Irrigation Canal
LocationAfton-Alpine JCT
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.91273, -110.9996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,033 (2024)
Projected traffic9,846 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 89 over Etna Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Etna Irrigation Canal 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 Etna Irrigation Canal carry?

About 7,033 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Etna Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Etna Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.