US Bridges

Wyo 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · South Fork Road · Structure no. JLW

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 3,345 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,683 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 291
CrossesCody Canal W Sulphur Crk
LocationSouth Fork Road
RouteState Highway 291
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48052, -109.11206
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,345 (2024)
Projected traffic4,683 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk 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 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk carry?

About 3,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 291 over Cody Canal W Sulphur Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.