US Bridges

US 20 over Wyatt Draw

Fair

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

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Wyatt Draw is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 20 over Wyatt Draw in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,430 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesWyatt Draw
LocationCasper - Shoshoni
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.03203, -106.99755
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic3,430 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Wyatt Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Wyatt Draw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 over Wyatt Draw carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Wyatt Draw?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Wyatt Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.