US Bridges

Go Cnty RD 37C over Fort Laramie Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 1 Mi. N.W. of Yoder · Structure no. KVH

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Go Cnty RD 37C over Fort Laramie Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Go Cnty RD 37C over Fort Laramie Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGo Cnty RD 37C
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location1 Mi. N.W. of Yoder
RouteCounty Highway 37C
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.92816, -104.30549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2024)
Projected traffic305 by 2043
Trucks43%
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$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Go Cnty RD 37C over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Go Cnty RD 37C 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 37C over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Go Cnty RD 37C over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Go Cnty RD 37C over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.