FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WYO 161

Carrying WYO 161 over Horse Creek

Jct Us 85 - Huntley, Goshen, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WYO 161

The WYO 161 bridge in Goshen, Wyoming carries WYO 161 over Horse Creek. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 428 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WYO 161 compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Wyoming bridges
108
Bridges in Goshen · 4 in Poor condition
WYO 161 32.7 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
428 vehicles/day
Structure Number
CPO

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WYO 161 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WYO 161 against other structures in Goshen and across Wyoming. Wyoming bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WYO 161?

WYO 161 in Goshen, Wyoming on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WYO 161 inspected?

WYO 161's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 428 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WYO 161 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WYO 161?

WYO 161 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WYO 161?

WYO 161 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WYO 161 and does age affect safety?

WYO 161 was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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