US 30 over First Sand Creek
FairCarbon County, Wyoming · Walcott Jt - Medicine Bow · Structure no. BKQ
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 458
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 over First Sand Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 30 over First Sand Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 83 years old, older 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 over First Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 30 over First Sand Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 over First Sand Creek carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 30 over First Sand Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US 30 over First Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.