US Bridges

Skyline Drive over Cody Canal

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · Skyline Drive Cody · Structure no. DKF

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,165
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skyline Drive over Cody Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Skyline Drive over Cody Canal 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSkyline Drive
CrossesCody Canal
LocationSkyline Drive Cody
RouteCity Street 4721
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.5109, -109.08045
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,165 (2024)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Drive over Cody Canal built?

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

What condition is Skyline Drive over Cody 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Skyline Drive over Cody Canal carry?

About 1,165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Skyline Drive over Cody Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Drive over Cody Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.