US Bridges

Wyo 319 over Baxter Draw

Good

Platte County, Wyoming · JCT I-25 - Glendo · Structure no. CZF

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 319 over Baxter Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 319 over Baxter Draw in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWyo 319
CrossesBaxter Draw
LocationJCT I-25 - Glendo
RouteState Highway 319
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.49653, -105.02822
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic291 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 319 over Baxter Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 319 over Baxter Draw 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 Baxter Draw carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 319 over Baxter Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 319 over Baxter Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.