US Bridges

Wyo 212 over Crow Creek

Poor

Laramie County, Wyoming · College Drive Cheyenne · Structure no. DBV

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 212 over Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 212 over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 13,625 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,075 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWyo 212
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationCollege Drive Cheyenne
RouteState Highway 212
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12036, -104.76688
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,625 (2024)
Projected traffic19,075 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 212 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 212 over Crow 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 212 over Crow Creek carry?

About 13,625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 212 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 212 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.