Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashakie County, Wyoming · JCT US 16 - East · Structure no. CYG
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 435 over Tensleep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.