US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Lodgepole Creek

FairPosted for load

Laramie County, Wyoming · 2 Miles N. of Hillsdale · Structure no. DOW

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 143-2
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location2 Miles N. of Hillsdale
RouteCounty Highway 143-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.23693, -104.46459
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2024)
Projected traffic395 by 2043
Trucks22%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 143-2 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 143-2 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 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 143-2 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.