Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch
FairSheridan County, Wyoming · Story - West · Structure no. BMW
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 194 over Prairie Dog Creek Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.