US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 67 over Wolf Creek

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 0.6 Miles S.Of Ranchester · Structure no. FHQ

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 67 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 67 over Wolf Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 67
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.6 Miles S.Of Ranchester
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.89872, -107.17054
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic385 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 67 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 67 over Wolf 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 67 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 67 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 67 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.