2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon Creek
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · 2nd Street Rock Springs · Structure no. DKG
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,361
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon Creek is a steel culvert carrying 2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.
It carries about 5,361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,505 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon 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 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon Creek carry?
About 5,361 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Street over Dead Horse Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.