US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 3.5 Mi. SW of Torrington · Structure no. EZG

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage is a concrete channel beam carrying Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 66B
CrossesCherry Creek Drainage
Location3.5 Mi. SW of Torrington
RouteCounty Highway 66B
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.0312, -104.22439
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 66B over Cherry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.