US Bridges

Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · CT050-5 · Structure no. FKQ

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 47 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPedestrian Path
CrossesHenderson Drainage Ditch
LocationCT050-5
RouteCity Street 50-5
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.13007, -104.7711
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2024)
Projected traffic276 by 2043
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch 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 Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pedestrian Path over Henderson Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.