SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog Creek
FairSheridan County, Wyoming · 10 MI SE of Sheridan · Structure no. FQY
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog 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 SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SH Cnty RD 131 over Prairie Dog Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.