US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Chugwater · Structure no. DCW

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25 in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPl Cnty RD 245-1
CrossesI-25
LocationCheyenne - Chugwater
RouteCounty Highway 245
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.65494, -104.84373
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25 carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 245-1 over I-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.