Historic Bridges in Wyoming
191 bridges built before 1951 in Wyoming still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 191 bridges in Wyoming built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte River | Wyoming | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 2,093 |
| Coal Draw | Wyoming | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,777 |
| Sage Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,632 |
| Fish Creek | Wyoming | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 10,222 |
| Garland Canal | Wyoming | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,431 |
| Richeau Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 124 |
| Chugwater Creek | Wyoming | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 96 |
| Indian Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 299 |
| SNAKE RIVER | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,000 |
| Horse Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
| Sheep Creek | Wyoming | Good | 1950 | 76 | 85 |
| Fall Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 6,183 |
| St Marys Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 657 |
| Pilot Canal | Wyoming | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 265 |
| Spring Gulch | Wyoming | Good | 1950 | 76 | 87 |
| Unnamed Draw | Wyoming | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,183 |
| UPRR | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 458 |
| North Platte River | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 299 |
| Little Medicine Bow Rvr | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| Crow Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 67 |
| Canal No 2 | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 138 |
| Dutch Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 37 |
| Cow Creek | Wyoming | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 67 |
| Crazy Woman Creek | Wyoming | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 98 |
| French Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 391 |
| Shell Creek | Wyoming | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 31 |
| Red Gulch | Wyoming | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 83 |
| Albert Creek | Wyoming | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 64 |
| Canal No 2 | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 225 |
| Canal No 2 | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 138 |
| Canal No 2 | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 138 |
| Canal No 2 | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 138 |
| Sidon Canal | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 119 |
| Lower Hanover Canal | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 326 |
| Lower Hanover Canal | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 546 |
| Unnamed Draw | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,183 |
| Gid Canal Flood Control | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 69 |
| Unnamed Draw | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 458 |
| Hornecker Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| Middle Fork Popo Agie | Wyoming | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 80 |
| S Fork Walker Creek | Wyoming | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 773 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.