US 85 over Lodgepole Creek
FairLaramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne-Torrington · Structure no. FFH
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,002
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 over Lodgepole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 over Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,002 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,603 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 over Lodgepole Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 over Lodgepole 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 over Lodgepole Creek carry?
About 4,002 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 85 over Lodgepole Creek?
The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 over Lodgepole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.