West River Lane over Big Horn Canal
FairWashakie County, Wyoming · 6 Miles N. of Worland · Structure no. KBO
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West River Lane over Big Horn Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West River Lane over Big Horn Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West River Lane over Big Horn Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is West River Lane 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does West River Lane over Big Horn Canal carry?
About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is West River Lane over Big Horn Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West River Lane over Big Horn Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.