US 16 over Salt Creek
GoodWeston County, Wyoming · Newcastle - S Dak Line · Structure no. CHV
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,622
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Salt Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 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 Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US 16 over Salt 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 Salt Creek carry?
About 1,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.