8th Street
Carrying 8th Street over Soldier Creek
Downer Addt Road Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 8th Street
The 8th Street bridge in Sheridan, Wyoming carries 8th Street over Soldier Creek. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,125 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 8th Street compares
Live comparison across Wyoming.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,125 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DKS
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 8th Street is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare 8th Street against other structures in Sheridan 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 8th Street?
8th Street in Sheridan, Wyoming has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 8th Street inspected?
8th Street'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 1,125 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 8th Street is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for 8th Street?
8th Street has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 8th Street?
8th Street is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 8th Street and does age affect safety?
8th Street was built in 1970, making it 56 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.
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