Wyo 434 over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadWashakie County, Wyoming · Tensleep - Big Trails · Structure no. CXL
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 434 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 434 over Otter Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 434 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 434 over Otter 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 Wyo 434 over Otter Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 434 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 434 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.