US Bridges

Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Weston County, Wyoming · Upton - JCT Wyo 450 · Structure no. DDN

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesWyo 116 S
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationUpton - JCT Wyo 450
RouteState Highway 116
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.78954, -104.79584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2024)
Projected traffic284 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole 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 Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 116 S over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.