US Bridges

Warren Avenue over Crow Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne Warren Avenue · Structure no. MCX

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warren Avenue over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Warren Avenue over Crow Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWarren Avenue
CrossesCrow Creek
LocationCheyenne Warren Avenue
RouteCity Street 4069
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.12175, -104.80538
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 Warren Avenue over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warren 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 2024.

How much traffic does Warren Avenue over Crow Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Warren Avenue over Crow Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Warren Avenue over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.