US Bridges

Wyo 215 over Lodgepole Creek

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · North of Pine Bluffs · Structure no. NDA

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 215 over Lodgepole Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 215 over Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,036 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesWyo 215
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationNorth of Pine Bluffs
RouteState Highway 215
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.18741, -104.08176
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic1,036 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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 215 over Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 215 over Lodgepole 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 215 over Lodgepole Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 215 over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 215 over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.