US Bridges

US 85 over Cherry Creek

Fair

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

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,453
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 85 over Cherry Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,453 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,834 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 85
CrossesCherry Creek
LocationCheyenne - Torrington
RouteU.S. Route 85
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.03503, -104.18385
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,453 (2024)
Projected traffic4,834 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 85 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 over Cherry 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 Cherry Creek carry?

About 3,453 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 85 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.