US Bridges

Wyo 34 over Canal No 3

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · Bosler JCT - JCT I-25 · Structure no. DJV

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 34 over Canal No 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 34 over Canal No 3 in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 711 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 995 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 34
CrossesCanal No 3
LocationBosler JCT - JCT I-25
RouteState Highway 34
CountyPlatte County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.95111, -105.08558
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2024)
Projected traffic995 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 34 over Canal No 3 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 34 over Canal No 3 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 34 over Canal No 3 carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 34 over Canal No 3?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 34 over Canal No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.