US Bridges

Wyo 211 over Dry Horse Creek

Poor

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

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
94 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 211 over Dry Horse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 211 over Dry Horse 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.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 211
CrossesDry Horse Creek
LocationCheyenne - Chugwater
RouteState Highway 211
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.39173, -105.16991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 211 over Dry Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 211 over Dry Horse 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 211 over Dry Horse Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 211 over Dry Horse Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 211 over Dry Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.