Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw
FairLaramie County, Wyoming · T13N R066W S06 · Structure no. EOU
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,540
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw 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 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,556 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw 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 Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw carry?
About 7,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Ames Avenue over Unnamed Draw?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.