US Bridges

Westland Road over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · 24th Street-Westland Road · Structure no. FRZ

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,383
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westland Road over Crow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westland Road over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,383 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,336 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestland Road
CrossesCrow Creek
Location24th Street-Westland Road
RouteCity Street 4049
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.1327, -104.83651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,383 (2024)
Projected traffic3,336 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westland Road over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westland Road 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 Westland Road over Crow Creek carry?

About 2,383 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Westland Road over Crow Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Westland Road over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.