US Bridges

S 13th Street over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie · Structure no. EUM

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 13th Street over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying S 13th 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 602 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 13th Street
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationLaramie
RouteCity Street 250-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.30262, -105.5813
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic602 by 2043
Trucks33%
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 13th Street over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is S 13th 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 13th Street over Spring Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is S 13th Street over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns S 13th Street over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.