US Bridges

S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · City of Sheridan · Structure no. FNK

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,692
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 5,692 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,969 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Sheridan Avenue
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationCity of Sheridan
RouteCity Street 4411
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.79894, -106.94842
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,692 (2024)
Projected traffic7,969 by 2043
Trucks15%
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$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Sheridan Avenue 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 S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 5,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.