US Bridges

Morrie Avenue over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne Streets · Structure no. LZL

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,051
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrie Avenue over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Morrie Avenue over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,471 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrie Avenue
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationCheyenne Streets
RouteCity Street 4019
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12267, -104.79485
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,051 (2024)
Projected traffic8,471 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morrie Avenue over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrie Avenue 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 Morrie Avenue over Crow Creek carry?

About 6,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Morrie Avenue over Crow Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Morrie Avenue over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.