US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek
FairSheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan - Banner · Structure no. CZY
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,679
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 87 Bus over Little Goose 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek carry?
About 1,679 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.