US Bridges

Christensen Road over UPRR

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · East Edge of Cheyenne · Structure no. NCM

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christensen Road over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christensen Road over UPRR in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,068 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChristensen Road
CrossesUPRR
LocationEast Edge of Cheyenne
RouteCity Street CR103
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.14578, -104.71334
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2024)
Projected traffic5,068 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Christensen Road over UPRR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christensen Road over UPRR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Christensen Road over UPRR carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Christensen Road over UPRR?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Christensen Road over UPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.