US Bridges

Wa Cnty RD L10 over Hanover Canal

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · 2 Miles NE of Worland · Structure no. MZI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Cnty RD L10 over Hanover Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Cnty RD L10 over Hanover Canal in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 423 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWa Cnty RD L10
CrossesHanover Canal
Location2 Miles NE of Worland
RouteCounty Highway 0L10
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.03735, -107.92864
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic423 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 L10 over Hanover Canal built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Cnty RD L10 over Hanover Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wa Cnty RD L10 over Hanover Canal carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wa Cnty RD L10 over Hanover Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Cnty RD L10 over Hanover Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.