Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Chugwater · Structure no. CRE
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek 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 Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.