US Bridges

Wyo 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · I-80 - Burns South Road · Structure no. MDM

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 213
CrossesUPRR / Childs Draw
LocationI-80 - Burns South Road
RouteState Highway 213
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.19431, -104.3493
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 213 over UPRR / Childs Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.