US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · 4 Mi. N. of Wheatland · Structure no. EXL

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPl Cnty RD 90
CrossesWheatland Creek
Location4 Mi. N. of Wheatland
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyPlatte County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.08942, -104.95378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2024)
Projected traffic865 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 90 over Wheatland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.