US Bridges

W 25th Street over Garden Creek

GoodPosted for load

Natrona County, Wyoming · Casper Streets · Structure no. DRH

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,607
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 25th Street over Garden Creek is a concrete frame carrying W 25th Street over Garden Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,607 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 25th Street
CrossesGarden Creek
LocationCasper Streets
RouteCity Street 4525
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.82484, -106.33936
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,607 (2024)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 25th Street over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 25th Street over Garden 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 2023.

How much traffic does W 25th Street over Garden Creek carry?

About 6,607 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 25th Street over Garden Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns W 25th Street over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.