US Bridges

Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal

Good

Goshen County, Wyoming · 7S N92 Wyoming Sl · Structure no. NDC

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesScottsbluff Cord 1
CrossesFort Laramie Canal
Location7S N92 Wyoming Sl
RouteCounty Highway 63A
CountyGoshen County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.8095, -104.0528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal carry?

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

How long is Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Scottsbluff Cord 1 over Fort Laramie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.