US 85 over Bear Creek
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Torrington · Structure no. BWG
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,861
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 over Bear Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,861 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 85 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.