US 16 over Turner Creek
FairWeston County, Wyoming · Upton - Newcastle · Structure no. CHQ
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,676
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Turner Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 16 over Turner Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 1,676 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,346 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Turner Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Turner 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over Turner Creek carry?
About 1,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Turner Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Turner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.