US 85 over Rawhide Creek
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Lingle - Lusk · Structure no. BWQ
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,317
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 over Rawhide Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 over Rawhide Creek in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,317 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 85 over Rawhide Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 over Rawhide 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US 85 over Rawhide Creek carry?
About 1,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 85 over Rawhide Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 over Rawhide Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.