US Bridges

Wyo 22 over Fish Creek

Poor

Teton County, Wyoming · Jackson - Idaho Line · Structure no. CEA

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
186 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 22 over Fish Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 22 over Fish Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 76 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,311 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 22
CrossesFish Creek
LocationJackson - Idaho Line
RouteState Highway 22
CountyTeton County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.49804, -110.87189
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,222 (2024)
Projected traffic14,311 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 22 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Wyo 22 over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 22 over Fish Creek carry?

About 10,222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 22 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 22 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.