US Bridges

Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass

Fair

Campbell County, Wyoming · Newcastle - JCT Wyo 59 · Structure no. DDT

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 1,479 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

CarriesWyo 450
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationNewcastle - JCT Wyo 59
RouteState Highway 450
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.69875, -105.27261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,479 (2024)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed83.9 mi (135 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass carry?

About 1,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 450 over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.