US Bridges

Wyo 116 S over North Fork Soda Creek

Fair

Weston County, Wyoming · Upton-Clareton Road · Structure no. FQF

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 116 S over North Fork Soda Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 116 S over North Fork Soda Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesWyo 116 S
CrossesNorth Fork Soda Creek
LocationUpton-Clareton Road
RouteState Highway 116
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.05284, -104.72631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic434 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 S over North Fork Soda Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 116 S over North Fork Soda 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 S over North Fork Soda Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 116 S over North Fork Soda Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 116 S over North Fork Soda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.