US Bridges

Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · 12 Miles NE of Centennial · Structure no. LDS

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAl Cnty RD 510
CrossesLittle Laramie River
Location12 Miles NE of Centennial
RouteCounty Highway 510
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.36336, -105.93359
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Al Cnty RD 510 over Little Laramie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.