US Bridges

Wyo 451 over Beaver Creek

Good

Weston County, Wyoming · Osage West · Structure no. FLB

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 451 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 451 over Beaver Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 451
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationOsage West
RouteState Highway 451
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.95272, -104.49513
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 451 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 451 over Beaver 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 451 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 451 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 451 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.