SH Cnty RD 81 over Big Goose Creek
FairSheridan County, Wyoming · 9 MI S.W. of Sheridan · Structure no. FPJ
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH Cnty RD 81 over Big Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 81 over Big Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 years old, older 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SH Cnty RD 81 over Big Goose Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is SH Cnty RD 81 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 81 over Big Goose Creek carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH Cnty RD 81 over Big Goose Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH Cnty RD 81 over Big Goose Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.