US Bridges

Front Street over Canal No 2

FairPosted for load

Platte County, Wyoming · Front Street-Wheatland · Structure no. EPC

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
392
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Canal No 2 is a concrete channel beam carrying Front Street over Canal No 2 in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFront Street
CrossesCanal No 2
LocationFront Street-Wheatland
RouteCounty Highway 47010
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.05706, -104.94364
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic392 (2024)
Projected traffic549 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Street over Canal No 2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Front Street over Canal No 2 carry?

About 392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Front Street over Canal No 2?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Canal No 2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.