W 5th Street over Crow Creek
FairLaramie County, Wyoming · 5th Street · Structure no. FBJ
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,499
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 5th Street over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W 5th Street over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 5,499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,699 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 5th Street over Crow Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 5th Street over Crow 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 W 5th Street over Crow Creek carry?
About 5,499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W 5th Street over Crow Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns W 5th Street over Crow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.