US Bridges

Cache Creek Drive over Cache Creek

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · T41N R116W S34 · Structure no. EKV

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,782
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cache Creek Drive over Cache Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Cache Creek Drive over Cache Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,782 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,495 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCache Creek Drive
CrossesCache Creek
LocationT41N R116W S34
RouteCity Street 215-1
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.47313, -110.74604
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,782 (2024)
Projected traffic2,495 by 2043
Trucks22%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cache Creek Drive over Cache Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cache Creek Drive over Cache 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cache Creek Drive over Cache Creek carry?

About 1,782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Cache Creek Drive over Cache Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cache Creek Drive over Cache Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.