US Bridges

Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · Woods Landing-Colo.State · Structure no. FND

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 992 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,389 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 230
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationWoods Landing-Colo.State
RouteState Highway 230
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.00352, -106.19041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2024)
Projected traffic1,389 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 230 over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.