US Bridges

Wyo 211 over Chugwater Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · JCT Wyo 211 - West · Structure no. DDL

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 211 over Chugwater Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Wyo 211 over Chugwater 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 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 211
CrossesChugwater Creek
LocationJCT Wyo 211 - West
RouteState Highway 211
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.60745, -105.13817
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 211 over Chugwater Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 211 over Chugwater Creek 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 211 over Chugwater Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 211 over Chugwater Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 211 over Chugwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.