US 16 over Whoopup Creek
GoodWeston County, Wyoming · Newcastle - S Dak Line · Structure no. CHX
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,885
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Whoopup Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Whoopup 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 1,885 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,639 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 over Whoopup 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 Whoopup 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 Whoopup Creek carry?
About 1,885 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Whoopup Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Whoopup Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.