Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn Canal
FairWashakie County, Wyoming · 2-3 Miles S.W of Worland · Structure no. IXJ
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn Canal carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn Canal?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wa Cnty RD L15 over Big Horn Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.