Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy Creek
FairPosted for loadSweetwater County, Wyoming · 8 MI NE of Farson Wy · Structure no. 0000000L2010307
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 105 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Little Sandy Rec S over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.