3318: Shell Creek over Sand Creek
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · 15 MI W of Baggs Wy · Structure no. 000000000L59251
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
3318: Shell Creek over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3318: Shell Creek over Sand Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3318: Shell Creek over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3318: Shell Creek over Sand 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 3318: Shell Creek over Sand Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is 3318: Shell Creek over Sand Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 3318: Shell Creek over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.