US Bridges

Wyo 294 over Alkali Creek

FairPosted for load

Park County, Wyoming · JCT US 14A - North · Structure no. CTN

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 294 over Alkali Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 294 over Alkali Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 803 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 294
CrossesAlkali Creek
LocationJCT US 14A - North
RouteState Highway 294
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.74372, -108.93272
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2024)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 294 over Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 294 over Alkali 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 294 over Alkali Creek carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 294 over Alkali Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 294 over Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.