US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25

Poor

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Chugwater · Structure no. ABZ

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25 in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesLA Cnty RD 228-2
CrossesI-25
LocationCheyenne - Chugwater
RouteCounty Highway 228-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.40771, -104.87481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2024)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25 carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 228-2 over I-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.