US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 2 Miles S. of Sheridan · Structure no. EXO

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
661
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 661 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 925 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH Cnty RD 66
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location2 Miles S. of Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.74793, -106.95552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic661 (2024)
Projected traffic925 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 661 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 66 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.