US 16 over Tensleep Creek
GoodWashakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Buffalo · Structure no. CDW
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,057
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Tensleep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Tensleep Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,057 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 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 16 over Tensleep Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Tensleep 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over Tensleep Creek carry?
About 1,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Tensleep Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Tensleep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.