Weston County Bridge Report Card
Weston County scores 60 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Weston County, Wyoming
Weston County has 43 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.6% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,798 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Weston County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 60/100 (D). The county has 43 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,798 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 11.6% | 23.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 16.8% of measured traffic | 12.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.3% | 4.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 40,546 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 11.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,798 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Weston County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 16 Bypass over Bnsf Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,061 | 1976 |
| US 16 over E Branch Wind Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,329 | 1966 |
| We Cnty RD 1a over Bnsf Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 136 | 1929 |
| We Cnty RD 1a over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 136 | 1933 |
| We Cnty RD 1a over Unnamed Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 136 | 1933 |
| US 16 over Skull Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,753 | 1958 |
| US 16 over Cambria Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,149 | 1973 |
| US 16 Bypass over Cambria Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,941 | 1977 |
| US 85 over Bnsf Railway | High traffic | Fair | 2,045 | 1963 |
| US 16 over Whoopup Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,885 | 1959 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.