US Bridges

US 16 over Oil Creek

FairPosted for load

Weston County, Wyoming · Upton - Newcastle · Structure no. CHS

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,393
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 16 over Oil Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 16 over Oil Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,393 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 16
CrossesOil Creek
LocationUpton - Newcastle
RouteU.S. Route 16
CountyWeston County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.88009, -104.30151
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,393 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 16 over Oil Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 16 over Oil 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 16 over Oil Creek carry?

About 1,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 16 over Oil Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 16 over Oil Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.