US Bridges

Wyo 193 over North Piney Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Banner-Story · Structure no. FFB

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,539
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 193 over North Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 193 over North Piney Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,155 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWyo 193
CrossesNorth Piney Creek
LocationBanner-Story
RouteState Highway 193
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.57534, -106.87906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2024)
Projected traffic2,155 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 193 over North Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 193 over North Piney Creek 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 193 over North Piney Creek carry?

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 193 over North Piney Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 193 over North Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.