US Bridges

Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal

Good

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
681
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 681 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 154
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
LocationJCT US 85 - Yoder
RouteState Highway 154
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.93854, -104.38193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed—
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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 154 over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.