US Bridges

US 85 over Springer Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Torrington · Structure no. BWJ

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,655
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 over Springer Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 85 over Springer Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 2,655 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,717 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 85
CrossesSpringer Canal
LocationCheyenne - Torrington
RouteU.S. Route 85
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.92895, -104.26486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,655 (2024)
Projected traffic3,717 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 85 over Springer Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 over Springer Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 85 over Springer Canal carry?

About 2,655 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 85 over Springer Canal?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 85 over Springer Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.