US Bridges

Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Loucks Street Sheridan · Structure no. DKQ

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,835
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wyo 331 over Big 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 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 4,835 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,769 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 331
CrossesBig Goose Creek
LocationLoucks Street Sheridan
RouteState Highway 331
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.79736, -106.96586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,835 (2024)
Projected traffic6,769 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Wyo 331 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek carry?

About 4,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 331 over Big Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.