US Bridges

Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie - JCT Wyo 230 · Structure no. DJM

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
759
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 130
CrossesN F Little Laramie River
LocationLaramie - JCT Wyo 230
RouteState Highway 130
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.29734, -106.12477
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2024)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 130 over N F Little Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.