US Bridges

County Road 60 over Ft Laramie Canal

Fair

Goshen County, Wyoming · 5.2 MI W-Nw of Veteran Wy · Structure no. LAQ

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

County Road 60 over Ft Laramie Canal is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 60 over Ft Laramie Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 years old, older 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 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 60
CrossesFt Laramie Canal
Location5.2 MI W-Nw of Veteran Wy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.98154, -104.47925
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2013)
Projected traffic2 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 60 over Ft Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 60 over Ft 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 60 over Ft Laramie Canal carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is County Road 60 over Ft Laramie Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 60 over Ft Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.