US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 41A over Cherry Creek Drainage

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · West of Torrington · Structure no. IXS

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 41A over Cherry Creek Drainage is a concrete channel beam carrying Go Cnty RD 41A over Cherry Creek Drainage in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 41A
CrossesCherry Creek Drainage
LocationWest of Torrington
RouteCounty Highway 41A
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.01569, -104.26642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 41A over Cherry Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 41A 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 2024.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 41A over Cherry Creek Drainage carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 41A over Cherry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 41A over Cherry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.