US Bridges

US 20 over Fifteen Mile Creek

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · P-34 Worland South · Structure no. LVL

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,768
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over Fifteen Mile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Fifteen Mile Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,768 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
LocationP-34 Worland South
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.01212, -107.97941
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,768 (2024)
Projected traffic3,875 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 over Fifteen Mile 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 2,768 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.