US Bridges

Wyo 291 over Cody Canal

Good

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

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,436
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 291 over Cody Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 291 over Cody Canal 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 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 291
CrossesCody Canal
LocationSouth Fork Road
RouteState Highway 291
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.4661, -109.13914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2024)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 291 over Cody Canal built?

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

What condition is Wyo 291 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 291 over Cody Canal carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 291 over Cody Canal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Wyo 291 over Cody Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.