Wyo 450 over Skull Creek
GoodWeston County, Wyoming · Newcastle-Clareton Road · Structure no. FLX
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 765
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 450 over Skull Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 450 over Skull 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 450 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 450 over Skull 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 450 over Skull Creek carry?
About 765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 450 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 450 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.