US Bridges

Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Dell Range Blvd Cheyenne · Structure no. DVN

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,267
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 22,267 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,174 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDell Range Blvd
CrossesDry Creek
LocationDell Range Blvd Cheyenne
RouteCity Street 4010
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.16045, -104.80941
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,267 (2024)
Projected traffic31,174 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dell Range Blvd over Dry 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 Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek carry?

About 22,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.