US Bridges

Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · 12 Miles West of Laramie · Structure no. DNQ

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesAl Cnty RD 37
CrossesLaramie River
Location12 Miles West of Laramie
RouteCounty Highway 37
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.202, -105.76956
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Al Cnty RD 37 over Laramie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.