US Bridges

Wyo 116 N over Mason Creek

Fair

Weston County, Wyoming · Sundance-Upton Road · Structure no. FQB

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 116 N over Mason Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 116 N over Mason 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 116 N
CrossesMason Creek
LocationSundance-Upton Road
RouteState Highway 600
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.17738, -104.46154
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2024)
Projected traffic445 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 116 N over Mason Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 116 N over Mason Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 116 N over Mason Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 116 N over Mason Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 116 N over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.