US Bridges

S 2nd Street over Spring Creek

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · 2nd Street - Laramie · Structure no. EOW

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 2nd Street over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S 2nd 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 2nd Street
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2nd Street - Laramie
RouteCity Street 250-5
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.29921, -105.59618
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 2nd Street over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is S 2nd 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 2nd Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is S 2nd Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns S 2nd Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.