US Bridges

E 19th Street over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Missile DRIVE-19th Street · Structure no. FPV

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,028
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 19th Street over Crow Creek is a steel culvert carrying E 19th Street over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 1,028 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 19th Street
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationMissile DRIVE-19th Street
RouteCity Street 4006
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.13121, -104.82882
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.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,028 (2024)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2043
Trucks12%
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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 19th Street over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 19th 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 E 19th Street over Crow Creek carry?

About 1,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is E 19th Street over Crow Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns E 19th Street over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.