US Bridges

Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal

Poor

Goshen County, Wyoming · JCT US 85 - Yoder · Structure no. COZ

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 154
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
LocationJCT US 85 - Yoder
RouteState Highway 152
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.9147, -104.28603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2024)
Projected traffic953 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.