US Bridges

Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek

Fair

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

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,764
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous 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 32,764 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,870 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 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
Coordinates41.16019, -104.78884
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,764 (2024)
Projected traffic45,870 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
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 32,764 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Dell Range Blvd over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.