US Bridges

Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek

Good

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette Shoshone Ave · Structure no. MQF

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,103
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,144 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShoshone Avenue
CrossesDonkey Creek
LocationGillette Shoshone Ave
RouteCity Street 4630
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.25376, -105.50597
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,103 (2024)
Projected traffic7,144 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek carry?

About 5,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Shoshone Avenue over Donkey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.