US Bridges

Wyo 295 over Garland Canal

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · Powell · Structure no. CTR

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 295 over Garland Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 295 over Garland Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 3,431 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,803 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 295
CrossesGarland Canal
LocationPowell
RouteState Highway 295
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.75115, -108.75759
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,431 (2024)
Projected traffic4,803 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 295 over Garland Canal built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 295 over Garland Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 295 over Garland Canal carry?

About 3,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 295 over Garland Canal?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 295 over Garland Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.