US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 74 over East Wolf Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 7 MI S of Ranchester · Structure no. LDZ

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
459
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 74 over East Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 74 over East Wolf Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 74
CrossesEast Wolf Creek
Location7 MI S of Ranchester
RouteCounty Highway 74
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.82053, -107.20444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2024)
Projected traffic643 by 2043
Trucks27%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 74 over East Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 74 over East Wolf 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 74 over East Wolf Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 74 over East Wolf Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 74 over East Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.