US Bridges

Wyo 212 over Dry Creek

Fair

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

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,391
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 212 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 212 over Dry Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 19,391 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,147 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 212
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCollege Drive Cheyenne
RouteState Highway 212
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.15683, -104.7612
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,391 (2024)
Projected traffic27,147 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 19,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 212 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 212 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.