US Bridges

S 17th Street over Spring Creek

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie · Structure no. EAQ

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 17th Street over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S 17th Street over Spring Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 65 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 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,794 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 17th Street
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationLaramie
RouteCity Street 250-4
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.30284, -105.57516
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,424 (2024)
Projected traffic4,794 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 17th Street over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is S 17th 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 S 17th Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,424 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S 17th Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns S 17th Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.