US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 29C over Fort Laramie Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · Lingle-Veteran · Structure no. KNG

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 29C over Fort Laramie Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Go Cnty RD 29C over Fort Laramie Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesGo Cnty RD 29C
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
LocationLingle-Veteran
RouteCounty Highway 29C
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.10351, -104.36342
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2024)
Projected traffic217 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 29C over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 29C 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 2025.

How much traffic does Go Cnty RD 29C over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 29C over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 29C over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.