US Bridges

Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek

Good

Platte County, Wyoming · Glendo - Orin JCT · Structure no. CYY

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 319
CrossesElkhorn Creek
LocationGlendo - Orin JCT
RouteState Highway 319
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.57667, -105.06947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2024)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 319 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.