US Bridges

Snowy Range Road over Laramie River

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie · Structure no. DCZ

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowy Range Road over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snowy Range Road over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,077 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,908 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnowy Range Road
CrossesLaramie River
LocationLaramie
RouteState Highway 130
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.31468, -105.60545
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2024)
Projected traffic2,908 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snowy Range Road over Laramie River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Snowy Range Road over Laramie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Snowy Range Road over Laramie River carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Snowy Range Road over Laramie River?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Snowy Range Road over Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.