US Bridges

LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · T18N R070W S04 · Structure no. DPN

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

CarriesLA Cnty RD 103-1
CrossesChugwater Creek
LocationT18N R070W S04
RouteCounty Highway 103-1
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.56543, -105.22582
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 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$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater Creek built?

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

What condition is LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater 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 LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns LA Cnty RD 103-1 over Chugwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.