US Bridges

SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal

Good

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · 7 MI NE of Farson · Structure no. MDI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Cnty RD 106
CrossesMeans Canal
Location7 MI NE of Farson
RouteCounty Highway 10G
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.20221, -109.40341
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SW Cnty RD 106 over Means Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.