US Bridges

Wyo 213 over Lodgepole Creek

FairPosted for load

Laramie County, Wyoming · 3 MI N of Burns · Structure no. DOT

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 213 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wyo 213 over Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWyo 213
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location3 MI N of Burns
RouteState Highway 213
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.22369, -104.34928
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 213 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Wyo 213 over Lodgepole 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 213 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 213 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 213 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.