US Bridges

Broadway Street over Little Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Broadway St. - Sheridan · Structure no. FGK

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,243
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Street over Little Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Street over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 5,243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,340 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway Street
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationBroadway St. - Sheridan
RouteCity Street 4442
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.80261, -106.95338
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,243 (2024)
Projected traffic7,340 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway Street over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway 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 Broadway Street over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 5,243 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Street over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Street over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.