US Bridges

E 2nd Street over Elkhorn Creek

Good

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

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,829
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd Street over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E 2nd Street over Elkhorn Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,829 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,561 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 2nd Street
CrossesElkhorn Creek
LocationCasper Streets
RouteCity Street 4108
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.84559, -106.24502
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,829 (2024)
Projected traffic16,561 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 E 2nd Street over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 2nd Street over Elkhorn 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 E 2nd Street over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 11,829 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E 2nd Street over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns E 2nd Street over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.