US Bridges

Wyo 220 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Natrona County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap-Casper · Structure no. GUY

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,058
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 220 over Unnamed Draw is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 220 over Unnamed Draw in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,058 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,281 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 220
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationMuddy Gap-Casper
RouteState Highway 220
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.71495, -106.54073
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,058 (2024)
Projected traffic4,281 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 220 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 220 over Unnamed 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 220 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 3,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 220 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Wyo 220 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.