Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadPlatte County, Wyoming · JCT I-25 - East · Structure no. CUI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 314 over Chugwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.