Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal
PoorPosted for loadWashakie County, Wyoming · Washakie Ave. Worland · Structure no. DLL
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,495
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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 1,495 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,093 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal carry?
About 1,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Washakie Avenue over Lower Hanover Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.