US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 128-2 over Lodgepole Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · 5 Miles N. of Cheyenne · Structure no. DPF

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 128-2 over Lodgepole Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying LA Cnty RD 128-2 over Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Cnty RD 128-2
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location5 Miles N. of Cheyenne
RouteCounty Highway 128-2
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.30288, -104.75785
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 128-2 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 128-2 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 128-2 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 128-2 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 128-2 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.