US Bridges

Wyo 130 over North Brush Creek

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Laramie - JCT Wyo 230 · Structure no. CIO

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 130 over North Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 130 over North Brush Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 91 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesWyo 130
CrossesNorth Brush Creek
LocationLaramie - JCT Wyo 230
RouteState Highway 130
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.3608, -106.54474
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2024)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 130 over North Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Wyo 130 over North Brush 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 Wyo 130 over North Brush Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 130 over North Brush Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 130 over North Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.