US Bridges

SW Cnty RD 28 over Means Canal

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · 10 Miles N. of Farson · Structure no. KIU

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Cnty RD 28 over Means Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Cnty RD 28 over Means Canal in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Cnty RD 28
CrossesMeans Canal
Location10 Miles N. of Farson
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountySweetwater County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.24396, -109.4096
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic14 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Cnty RD 28 over Means Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Cnty RD 28 over Means 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SW Cnty RD 28 over Means Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is SW Cnty RD 28 over Means Canal?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns SW Cnty RD 28 over Means Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.