US 16 over Slick Creek
FairWashakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Ten Sleep · Structure no. LYY
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,298
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Slick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Slick Creek in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,617 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 over Slick Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Slick 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 16 over Slick Creek carry?
About 3,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Slick Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Slick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.