US Bridges

Ames Avenue over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · City of Chey Ames Avenue · Structure no. FNC

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,540
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ames Avenue over Crow Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ames Avenue over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,556 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAmes Avenue
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationCity of Chey Ames Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12565, -104.82275
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2024)
Projected traffic10,556 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ames Avenue over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ames Avenue 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 Ames Avenue over Crow Creek carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ames Avenue over Crow Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Ames Avenue over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.