US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal

FairPosted for load

Washakie County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. N.E. of Worland · Structure no. DJO

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWa Cnty RD R10
CrossesLower Hanover Canal
Location5 Mi. N.E. of Worland
RouteCounty Highway 0R10
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.07608, -107.90791
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2024)
Projected traffic396 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD R10 over Lower Hanover Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.