US Bridges

10th Street over Canal No 2

PoorPosted for load

Platte County, Wyoming · Wheatland · Structure no. EXH

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Canal No 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over Canal No 2 in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 years old, older 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesCanal No 2
LocationWheatland
RouteCity Street 470-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.05391, -104.9546
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th Street over Canal No 2 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is 10th 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 10th Street over Canal No 2 carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Canal No 2?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Canal No 2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.