US 16 over Skull Creek
GoodPosted for loadWeston County, Wyoming · Upton - Newcastle · Structure no. CHR
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,753
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Skull Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 16 over Skull Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,454 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Skull Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over Skull Creek carry?
About 1,753 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.