US Bridges

Snowy Range Road over UPRR

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie Streets · Structure no. MTE

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,077
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snowy Range Road over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snowy Range Road over UPRR in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,077 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,908 by 2043. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSnowy Range Road
CrossesUPRR
LocationLaramie Streets
RouteState Highway 130
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.32005, -105.59517
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span247 ft (75.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,077 (2024)
Projected traffic2,908 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Snowy Range Road over UPRR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snowy Range Road over UPRR 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 Snowy Range Road over UPRR carry?

About 2,077 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Snowy Range Road over UPRR?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Snowy Range Road over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.