US Bridges

E Works Street over Little Goose Creek

Poor

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan Streets · Structure no. EAY

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
409
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Works Street over Little Goose Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying E Works 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 409 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Works Street
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationSheridan Streets
RouteCity Street 400-1
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.79632, -106.94709
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2024)
Projected traffic573 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Works Street over Little Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is E Works 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 2024.

How much traffic does E Works Street over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Works Street over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E Works Street over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.