US Bridges

Wyo 296 over Lake Creek

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · JCT US 212 - JCT Wyo 120 · Structure no. CTZ

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
861
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 296 over Lake Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 296 over Lake Creek in Park 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,205 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 96.9 mi (156 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 296
CrossesLake Creek
LocationJCT US 212 - JCT Wyo 120
RouteState Highway 296
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.92121, -109.70841
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2024)
Projected traffic1,205 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed96.9 mi (156 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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 296 over Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 296 over Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 296 over Lake Creek carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 296 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 296 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.