US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 68C over Fort Laramie Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 4 Miles W. of Torrington · Structure no. IXV

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 68C over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Go Cnty RD 68C over Fort Laramie Canal 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesGo Cnty RD 68C
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location4 Miles W. of Torrington
RouteCounty Highway 68C
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.04587, -104.26472
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 68C over Fort Laramie Canal built?

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

What condition is Go Cnty RD 68C 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 2024.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 68C over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

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

How long is Go Cnty RD 68C over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 68C over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.