Pl Cnty Rd 204 over Laramie River
Platte County, Wyoming · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Pl Cnty Rd 204 over Laramie River in Platte County, Wyoming, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 15 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 50 of the 159 inventoried bridges in Platte County rated good (31.4%); 15 (9.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, temporary structure in place to carry legal loads while the original structure is closed awaiting replacement or rehabilitation (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 80 ft |
| Location | 9.5 mi west of Wheatland |
| NBI structure number | NBD |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, temporary structure in place to carry legal loads while the original structure is closed awaiting replacement or rehabilitation |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wyoming department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Platte County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 87 Bus over I-25 | 1975 | 6,322 | Good |
| US 26 over North Platte River | 1983 | 4,832 | Fair |
| I-25 NBL and SBL over Rock Creek | 1975 | 3,865 | Fair |
| I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass | 1966 | 3,743 | Poor |
| I-25 Nbl over Laramie River | 1966 | 3,743 | Good |
| I-25 Nbl over Laramie River Road | 1966 | 3,743 | Fair |
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