US Bridges

US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan - Banner · Structure no. CZZ

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 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 continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 1,679 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,351 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 87 Bus
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationSheridan - Banner
RouteU.S. Route 87
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.71256, -106.95785
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,679 (2024)
Projected traffic2,351 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 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 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 87 Bus over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.