US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 51E over Interstate Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 3 Miles N. of Torrington · Structure no. FAI

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 51E over Interstate Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Go Cnty RD 51E over Interstate Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGo Cnty RD 51E
CrossesInterstate Canal
Location3 Miles N. of Torrington
RouteCounty Highway 51E
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.10313, -104.16731
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 51E over Interstate Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 51E over Interstate 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 2024.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 51E over Interstate Canal carry?

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

How long is Go Cnty RD 51E over Interstate Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 51E over Interstate Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.