US Bridges

Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie River

Good

Platte County, Wyoming · 9.5 MI West of Wheatland · Structure no. NBD

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie River in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesPl Cnty RD 204
CrossesLaramie River
Location9.5 MI West of Wheatland
RouteCounty Highway 204
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.04442, -105.14994
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Pl Cnty RD 204 over Laramie River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.