US Bridges

LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side Canal

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · 1 Mile South of Thayne · Structure no. LWH

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side Canal is a steel culvert carrying LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side Canal in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLN Cnty RD 173S
CrossesEast Side Canal
Location1 Mile South of Thayne
RouteCounty Highway 173S
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.90146, -110.99567
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side Canal carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns LN Cnty RD 173S over East Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.