Connecticut Ave over Dead Horse Canyon Creek
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs · Structure no. KIP
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,165
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Connecticut Ave over Dead Horse Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Connecticut Ave over Dead Horse Canyon Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,165 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Connecticut Ave over Dead Horse Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Connecticut Ave 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Connecticut Ave over Dead Horse Canyon Creek carry?
About 1,165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Connecticut Ave over Dead Horse Canyon Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Connecticut Ave over Dead Horse Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.