US Bridges

S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan · Structure no. LFM

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,708
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,708 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,191 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Sheridan Avenue
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationSheridan
RouteCity Street 4411
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.78188, -106.94835
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,708 (2024)
Projected traffic5,191 by 2043
Trucks9%
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 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 2024.

How much traffic does S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 3,708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S Sheridan Avenue over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.