US Bridges

Wyo 10 over Laramie River

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · Woods Landing · Structure no. LIL

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 10 over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 10 over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 10
CrossesLaramie River
LocationWoods Landing
RouteState Highway 101
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.11093, -106.01198
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2024)
Projected traffic344 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wyo 10 over Laramie River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 10 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 10 over Laramie River carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 10 over Laramie River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 10 over Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.