US Bridges

Wyo 130 over North Platte River

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Saratoga · Structure no. BUR

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
444 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,093
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 130 over North Platte River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 130 over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,093 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,930 by 2043. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 130
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationSaratoga
RouteState Highway 130
CountyCarbon County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.45946, -106.80741
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,093 (2024)
Projected traffic2,930 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 130 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 130 over North Platte River 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 Wyo 130 over North Platte River carry?

About 2,093 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 130 over North Platte River?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 130 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.