US 16 over Lower Hanover Canal
FairWashakie County, Wyoming · Worland · Structure no. CDS
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Lower Hanover Canal is a concrete slab carrying US 16 over Lower Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 9,910 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,874 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 16 over Lower Hanover Canal built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Lower Hanover 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over Lower Hanover Canal carry?
About 9,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Lower Hanover Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Lower Hanover Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.