FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WYO 211

Carrying WYO 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek

Cheyenne - Chugwater, Laramie, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WYO 211

The WYO 211 bridge in Laramie, Wyoming carries WYO 211 over M Fork Lodgepole Creek. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 35.4 meters (116 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WYO 211 compares

▼ 12.3
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Wyoming bridges
261
Bridges in Laramie · 12 in Poor condition
WYO 211 21.2 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
17.8
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
35.4 m (116 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
135 vehicles/day
Structure Number
CRE

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

WYO 211 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WYO 211 against other structures in Laramie and across Wyoming. Wyoming bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WYO 211?

WYO 211 in Laramie, Wyoming has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WYO 211 inspected?

WYO 211's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 135 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WYO 211 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WYO 211?

WYO 211 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WYO 211?

WYO 211 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WYO 211 and does age affect safety?

WYO 211 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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