US Bridges

Wyo 345 over Slater Creek

GoodPosted for load

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Montana Line - Sheridan · Structure no. BAU

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 345 over Slater Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 345 over Slater Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 747 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,046 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 345
CrossesSlater Creek
LocationMontana Line - Sheridan
RouteState Highway 345
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.90889, -107.04796
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2024)
Projected traffic1,046 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

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 345 over Slater Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 345 over Slater Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 345 over Slater Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 345 over Slater Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 345 over Slater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.