US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD L7 over Lower Hanover Canal

Good

Washakie County, Wyoming · 5 Mi. N.E. of Worland · Structure no. KTL

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD L7 over Lower Hanover Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wa Cnty RD L7 over Lower Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWa Cnty RD L7
CrossesLower Hanover Canal
Location5 Mi. N.E. of Worland
RouteCounty Highway 0L7
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.08034, -107.90498
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wa Cnty RD L7 over Lower Hanover Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD L7 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 Wa Cnty RD L7 over Lower Hanover Canal carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wa Cnty RD L7 over Lower Hanover Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD L7 over Lower Hanover Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.