US Bridges

N Gould Street over Little Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan · Structure no. FAW

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Gould Street over Little Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N Gould Street 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 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 576 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Gould Street
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationSheridan
RouteCity Street 0
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.80261, -106.95448
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2024)
Projected traffic806 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Gould Street over Little Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is N Gould Street 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 April 2023.

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

About 576 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is N Gould Street over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N Gould Street over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.