US Bridges

N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek

Poor

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Val Vista Lane St. · Structure no. DKK

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,068
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,068 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,295 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Brooks Street
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationVal Vista Lane St.
RouteCity Street 4413
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.80263, -106.95726
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,068 (2024)
Projected traffic4,295 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 3,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns N Brooks Street over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.