US Bridges

US 20 over Casper Canal

Good

Natrona County, Wyoming · Casper - Shoshoni · Structure no. CBK

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,931
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Casper Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 20 over Casper Canal in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,931 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,103 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesCasper Canal
LocationCasper - Shoshoni
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.95295, -106.6402
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,931 (2024)
Projected traffic4,103 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over Casper Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Casper Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Casper Canal carry?

About 2,931 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Casper Canal?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Casper Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.