US Bridges

Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Pine Bluffs - Albin · Structure no. CRP

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
648
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesWyo 215
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationPine Bluffs - Albin
RouteState Highway 215
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.36511, -104.0805
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2024)
Projected traffic907 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 215 over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.