US 16 over Nowood River
FairWashakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Tensleep · Structure no. MSP
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,965
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Nowood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Nowood River in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 over Nowood River built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Nowood River 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 US 16 over Nowood River carry?
About 1,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Nowood River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Nowood River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.