US Bridges

Wyo 70 over Little Snake River

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · Baggs - Riverside · Structure no. BLY

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
846
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 70 over Little Snake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 70 over Little Snake River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 years old, older 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 846 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,184 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).

CarriesWyo 70
CrossesLittle Snake River
LocationBaggs - Riverside
RouteState Highway 70
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.02864, -107.54898
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic846 (2024)
Projected traffic1,184 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.9 mi (127 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 70 over Little Snake River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Wyo 70 over Little Snake River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 70 over Little Snake River carry?

About 846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 70 over Little Snake River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 70 over Little Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.