US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 255 over Clear Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 1 Mile N. of Leiter · Structure no. IWU

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 255 over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 255 over Clear Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 255
CrossesClear Creek
Location1 Mile N. of Leiter
RouteCounty Highway 255
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.72854, -106.26907
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic91 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 255 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 255 over Clear 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 255 over Clear Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 255 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 255 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.