W Richards Street over North Platte River
PoorConverse County, Wyoming · Richards Street (douglas) · Structure no. FEB
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 446 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,816
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Richards Street over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Richards Street over North Platte River in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5,816 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,142 by 2043. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Richards Street over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Richards Street over North Platte River 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 2024.
How much traffic does W Richards Street over North Platte River carry?
About 5,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is W Richards Street over North Platte River?
The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns W Richards Street over North Platte River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.