Wyo 272 over Lance Creek
FairNiobrara County, Wyoming · JCT Wyo 270 - North · Structure no. BTK
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 272 over Lance Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 272 over Lance Creek in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 272 over Lance Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 272 over Lance Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Wyo 272 over Lance Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 272 over Lance Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 272 over Lance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.