US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek

Poor

Laramie County, Wyoming · 11 MI NW of Cheyenne · Structure no. DPI

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 481 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 124-2
CrossesLodgepole Creek
Location11 MI NW of Cheyenne
RouteCounty Highway 124-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.3166, -104.82766
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2024)
Projected traffic673 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 124-2 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.