US Bridges

Wyo 219 over Dry Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne · Structure no. KPX

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,670
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 219 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wyo 219 over Dry Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 17,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,738 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 219
CrossesDry Creek
LocationCheyenne
RouteCity Street 1108
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.1702, -104.8286
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,670 (2024)
Projected traffic24,738 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 219 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 219 over Dry 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 Wyo 219 over Dry Creek carry?

About 17,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 219 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 219 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.