US Bridges

Wyo 433 over Big Horn Canal

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · Worland North · Structure no. KDR

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
774
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 433 over Big Horn Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 433 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 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 774 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,084 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 433
CrossesBig Horn Canal
LocationWorland North
RouteState Highway 433
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.12589, -107.94263
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2024)
Projected traffic1,084 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 433 over Big Horn Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 433 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 Wyo 433 over Big Horn Canal carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 433 over Big Horn Canal?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 433 over Big Horn Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.