US Bridges

Wyo 120 over Cody Canal

Good

Park County, Wyoming · Thermopolis - Cody · Structure no. DIW

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 120 over Cody Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 120 over Cody Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,745 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesWyo 120
CrossesCody Canal
LocationThermopolis - Cody
RouteState Highway 120
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.4985, -109.02523
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2024)
Projected traffic3,745 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 120 over Cody Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 120 over Cody Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 120 over Cody Canal carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 120 over Cody Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 120 over Cody Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.