US Bridges

W Garfield Street over Laramie River

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · City of Laramie · Structure no. LFR

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
936
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Garfield Street over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Garfield Street over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 936 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Garfield Street
CrossesLaramie River
LocationCity of Laramie
RouteCity Street 4217
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.31012, -105.60599
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2024)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2043
Trucks38%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Garfield Street over Laramie River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Garfield Street over Laramie River 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 W Garfield Street over Laramie River carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is W Garfield Street over Laramie River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns W Garfield Street over Laramie River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.