US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD 20 over Gooseberry Creek

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · 10 Mi.S.W. of Worland · Structure no. KTO

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD 20 over Gooseberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD 20 over Gooseberry Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWa Cnty RD 20
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location10 Mi.S.W. of Worland
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.95806, -108.12604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 20 over Gooseberry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD 20 over Gooseberry Creek 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 Wa Cnty RD 20 over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wa Cnty RD 20 over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD 20 over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.