US Bridges

Wyo 376 over Bitter Creek

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs Circumferent · Structure no. DBP

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,871
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 376 over Bitter Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wyo 376 over Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,871 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,819 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWyo 376
CrossesBitter Creek
LocationRock Springs Circumferent
RouteState Highway 376
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.57642, -109.2346
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,871 (2024)
Projected traffic20,819 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 376 over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 376 over Bitter 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 376 over Bitter Creek carry?

About 14,871 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 376 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 376 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.