18th Street over Canal No 2
PoorPosted for loadPlatte County, Wyoming · Wheatland · Structure no. EXD
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
18th Street over Canal No 2 is a concrete channel beam carrying 18th Street over Canal No 2 in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 18th Street over Canal No 2 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 18th Street over Canal No 2 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does 18th Street over Canal No 2 carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 18th Street over Canal No 2?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 18th Street over Canal No 2?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.