CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek
PoorConverse County, Wyoming · 22 Mi. E.S.E. of Douglas · Structure no. DSO
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 186
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 186 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek carry?
About 186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO Cnty RD 17 over Virden Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.