US Bridges

US 16 over Stockade Beaver Creek

Fair

Weston County, Wyoming · Newcastle - S Dak Line · Structure no. CHW

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,622
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 16 over Stockade Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Stockade Beaver 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 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,271 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 16
CrossesStockade Beaver Creek
LocationNewcastle - S Dak Line
RouteU.S. Route 16
CountyWeston County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.81399, -104.11189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2024)
Projected traffic2,271 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 16 over Stockade Beaver 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 Stockade Beaver 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 Stockade Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 16 over Stockade Beaver Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 16 over Stockade Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.