US Bridges

16th Street over Spring Creek

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie · Structure no. EAP

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,766
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 16th Street over Spring Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,766 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,272 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries16th Street
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationLaramie
RouteCity Street 250-3
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.30273, -105.57709
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,766 (2024)
Projected traffic5,272 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Street over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 16th Street over Spring Creek 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 16th Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,766 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.