US Bridges

E 9th Street over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Ninth Street Cheyenne · Structure no. DLC

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,385
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 9th Street over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E 9th Street over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 2,385 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 9th Street
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationNinth Street Cheyenne
RouteCity Street 4027
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12558, -104.81377
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,385 (2024)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 9th Street over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 9th Street over Crow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E 9th Street over Crow Creek carry?

About 2,385 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 9th Street over Crow Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns E 9th Street over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.