US Bridges

Wyo 353 over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Sublette County, Wyoming · Boulder - Big Sandy · Structure no. CVH

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 353 over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 353 over Silver Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 353
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationBoulder - Big Sandy
RouteState Highway 353
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.7498, -109.59776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2024)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 353 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 353 over Silver 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 353 over Silver Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 353 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 353 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.