Converse Avenue over Dry Creek
PoorLaramie County, Wyoming · Converse Avenue · Structure no. JVS
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 56 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,573
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Converse Avenue over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Converse Avenue over Dry Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9,573 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,402 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Converse Avenue over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Converse Avenue over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Converse Avenue over Dry Creek carry?
About 9,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Converse Avenue over Dry Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Converse Avenue over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.