US Bridges

Wyo 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch

Good

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

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,835 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,369 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWyo 212
CrossesHenderson Drainage Ditch
LocationCollege Drive Cheyenne
RouteState Highway 212
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12991, -104.76582
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,835 (2024)
Projected traffic40,369 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch carry?

About 28,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wyo 212 over Henderson Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.