US Bridges

Wyo 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan - South · Structure no. DAH

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 335
CrossesColorado Colony Ditch
LocationSheridan - South
RouteState Highway 335
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.65004, -107.02638
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 335 over Colorado Colony Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.