US Bridges

E 1st Street over Crow Creek

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne · Structure no. LEW

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,393
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 1st Street over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying E 1st Street over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 1st Street
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationCheyenne
RouteCity Street 4067
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12138, -104.80342
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,393 (2024)
Projected traffic3,350 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 1st Street over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 1st Street over Crow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does E 1st Street over Crow Creek carry?

About 2,393 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 1st Street over Crow Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E 1st Street over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.