US 85 over Beaver Creek
GoodWeston County, Wyoming · Mule CR Jct-Newcastle · Structure no. JBJ
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,084
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 over Beaver Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,084 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,518 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 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 US 85 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 85 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.