US Bridges

Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal

GoodPosted for load

Washakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Nieber · Structure no. CXC

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 432
CrossesUpper Hanover Canal
LocationWorland - Nieber
RouteState Highway 432
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.92127, -108.01844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 432 over Upper Hanover Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.