US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 133 over North Laramie River

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · 15 MI N.W. of Wheatland · Structure no. KEX

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 133 over North Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Cnty RD 133 over North Laramie River in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesPl Cnty RD 133
CrossesNorth Laramie River
Location15 MI N.W. of Wheatland
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.16582, -105.17553
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2024)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pl Cnty RD 133 over North Laramie River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 133 over North Laramie River 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 133 over North Laramie River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 133 over North Laramie River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 133 over North Laramie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.