US Bridges

Wyo 76 over UPRR

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Sinclair · Structure no. CID

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 76 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 76 over UPRR in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 76
CrossesUPRR
LocationSinclair
RouteState Highway 76
CountyCarbon County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.77854, -107.08856
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2024)
Projected traffic713 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 76 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 76 over UPRR 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 76 over UPRR carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 76 over UPRR?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 76 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.