US Bridges

Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton Canal

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 1 MI West of Alta · Structure no. LTJ

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
457
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton Canal in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 457 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTe Cnty RD 16
CrossesGrand Teton Canal
Location1 MI West of Alta
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyTeton County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.75092, -111.04663
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2024)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton Canal carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Te Cnty RD 16 over Grand Teton Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.