US Bridges

US 16 over Canyon Creek

Good

Washakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Buffalo · Structure no. CDY

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 16 over Canyon Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 16 over Canyon 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 16
CrossesCanyon Creek
LocationWorland - Buffalo
RouteU.S. Route 16
CountyWashakie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.06095, -107.38489
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,252 (2024)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 16 over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 16 over Canyon 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 Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 16 over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 16 over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.