US Bridges

E 8th Street over Big Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 8th Street - Sheridan · Structure no. FGL

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,338
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 8th Street over Big Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 8th Street over Big 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 1,338 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 8th Street
CrossesBig Goose Creek
Location8th Street - Sheridan
RouteCity Street 4418
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.80998, -106.96102
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,338 (2024)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2043
Trucks1%
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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E 8th Street over Big Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is E 8th Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does E 8th Street over Big Goose Creek carry?

About 1,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E 8th Street over Big Goose Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns E 8th Street over Big Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.