US Bridges

Wyo 450 over South Beaver Creek

Fair

Weston County, Wyoming · Newcastle-Reno JCT Road · Structure no. KPC

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 450 over South Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 450 over South Beaver Creek in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 450
CrossesSouth Beaver Creek
LocationNewcastle-Reno JCT Road
RouteState Highway 450
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.76467, -104.52401
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic952 by 2043
Trucks37%
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 450 over South Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 450 over South 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 South Beaver Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 450 over South Beaver Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 450 over South Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.