We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWeston County, Wyoming · 23 Miles SE of Newcastle · Structure no. DYK
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 294 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns We Cnty RD 1A over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.