US 26 over Lava Creek
GoodTeton County, Wyoming · Moran Jct.-Dubois · Structure no. EWQ
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,618
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Lava Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Lava Creek in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Lava Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Lava Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 26 over Lava Creek carry?
About 1,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Lava Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Lava Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.