W 11th Street over Big Goose Creek
PoorPosted for loadSheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan Streets · Structure no. FHN
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 208 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,757
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 11th Street over Big Goose Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying W 11th Street over Big Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 11th Street over Big Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 11th Street over Big 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 2023.
How much traffic does W 11th Street over Big Goose Creek carry?
About 1,757 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is W 11th Street over Big Goose Creek?
The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns W 11th Street over Big Goose Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.