US Bridges

Wyo 28 over Eden Canal

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Farson - Lander Road · Structure no. FBD

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,016
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 28 over Eden Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 28 over Eden Canal in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,422 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 28
CrossesEden Canal
LocationFarson - Lander Road
RouteState Highway 28
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.15455, -109.34689
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,016 (2024)
Projected traffic1,422 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 28 over Eden Canal built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 28 over Eden Canal 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 28 over Eden Canal carry?

About 1,016 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 28 over Eden Canal?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 28 over Eden Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.