US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 51C over Cherry Creek Drainage

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · Apx 1 MI E of Torrington · Structure no. IXU

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 51C over Cherry Creek Drainage is a concrete channel beam carrying Go Cnty RD 51C 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 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGo Cnty RD 51C
CrossesCherry Creek Drainage
LocationApx 1 MI E of Torrington
RouteCounty Highway 51C
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.03939, -104.16921
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2024)
Projected traffic388 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 51C over Cherry Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is Go Cnty RD 51C 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 51C over Cherry Creek Drainage carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 51C over Cherry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 51C over Cherry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.