US Bridges

US 16 over Tensleep Creek

Fair

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

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,252
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 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,252 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesTensleep Creek
LocationWorland - Buffalo
RouteU.S. Route 16
CountyWashakie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.06765, -107.35341
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 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$75,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 16 over Tensleep Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 16 over Tensleep 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 16 over Tensleep Creek carry?

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

How long is US 16 over Tensleep Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 16 over Tensleep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.