US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 76A over Fort Laramie Canal

FairPosted for load

Goshen County, Wyoming · 5 Miles W. of Lingle · Structure no. EZP

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 76A over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Go Cnty RD 76A over Fort Laramie Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGo Cnty RD 76A
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location5 Miles W. of Lingle
RouteCounty Highway 76A
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.12494, -104.44006
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2024)
Projected traffic217 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 76A over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 76A over Fort Laramie Canal 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 76A over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 76A over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 76A over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.