US Bridges

Al Cnty RD 727 over Laramie River

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · 25 MI NE of Bosler · Structure no. MNV

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Al Cnty RD 727 over Laramie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Al Cnty RD 727 over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2043. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesAl Cnty RD 727
CrossesLaramie River
Location25 MI NE of Bosler
RouteCounty Highway 727
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.92929, -105.41364
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2024)
Projected traffic69 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Al Cnty RD 727 over Laramie River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Al Cnty RD 727 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Al Cnty RD 727 over Laramie River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Al Cnty RD 727 over Laramie River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Al Cnty RD 727 over Laramie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.