US Bridges

Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River

Good

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Auburn - Afton · Structure no. NCK

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,988 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 238
CrossesE Channel Salt River
LocationAuburn - Afton
RouteState Highway 238
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.72168, -110.97119
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2024)
Projected traffic1,988 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Wyo 238 over E Channel Salt River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.