US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 15G over Interstate Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · Ft. Laramie · Structure no. FAL

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 15G over Interstate Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Go Cnty RD 15G 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 5 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 15G
CrossesInterstate Canal
LocationFt. Laramie
RouteCounty Highway 15G
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.2182, -104.51771
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2024)
Projected traffic284 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 15G over Interstate Canal built?

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

What condition is Go Cnty RD 15G 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 15G over Interstate Canal carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 15G over Interstate Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 15G over Interstate Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.