US Bridges

Wyo 89 over Red Willow Creek

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · Evanston - Utah Line · Structure no. DLU

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 89 over Red Willow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 89 over Red Willow Creek in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

CarriesWyo 89
CrossesRed Willow Creek
LocationEvanston - Utah Line
RouteState Highway 89
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.33887, -111.0006
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2024)
Projected traffic2,804 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wyo 89 over Red Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 89 over Red Willow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 89 over Red Willow Creek carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 89 over Red Willow Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 89 over Red Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.