US Bridges

Daley Street over Niobrara River

Good

Niobrara County, Wyoming · Lusk · Structure no. FEQ

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daley Street over Niobrara River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Daley Street over Niobrara River in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 482 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDaley Street
CrossesNiobrara River
LocationLusk
RouteCity Street 275-1
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.76797, -104.45666
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2024)
Projected traffic482 by 2043
Trucks4%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daley Street over Niobrara River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daley Street over Niobrara River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Daley Street over Niobrara River carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Daley Street over Niobrara River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Daley Street over Niobrara River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.