US 26 over Whalen Draw
FairPlatte County, Wyoming · Guernsey - Lingle · Structure no. BXN
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,699
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Whalen Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Whalen Draw in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,699 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,379 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Whalen Draw built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Whalen Draw 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 26 over Whalen Draw carry?
About 1,699 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Whalen Draw?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Whalen Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.