US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 87 over Big Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 7 MI S.W of Sheridan · Structure no. FNE

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
332
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 87 over Big Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 87 over Big Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 332 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH Cnty RD 87
CrossesBig Goose Creek
Location7 MI S.W of Sheridan
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.7601, -107.07437
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic332 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 87 over Big Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 87 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 87 over Big Goose Creek carry?

About 332 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 87 over Big Goose Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 87 over Big Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.