Wyo 270 over Old Woman Creek
FairNiobrara County, Wyoming · Lance Creek East Road · Structure no. LUI
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 191
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 270 over Old Woman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 270 over Old Woman Creek in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 267 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 270 over Old Woman Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 270 over Old Woman 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 270 over Old Woman Creek carry?
About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 270 over Old Woman Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 270 over Old Woman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.