Wyo 450 over Beaver Creek
FairWeston County, Wyoming · Newcastle-Reno JCT Road · Structure no. KPB
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 765
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 450 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 450 over Beaver Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 450 over Beaver 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 450 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 450 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 450 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.