US Bridges

Wyo 432 over Lower Hanover Canal

Good

Washakie County, Wyoming · Worland-Neiber · Structure no. EWV

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 432 over Lower Hanover Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 432 over Lower Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 432
CrossesLower Hanover Canal
LocationWorland-Neiber
RouteState Highway 432
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.99152, -107.96846
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2024)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 432 over Lower Hanover Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 432 over Lower 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 Lower Hanover Canal carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 432 over Lower Hanover Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 432 over Lower Hanover Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.