US Bridges

S 6th Street over UPRR

Poor

Carbon County, Wyoming · 6th Street Rawlins · Structure no. CLV

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,469 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 6th Street over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 6th Street over UPRR in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 59 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,786 by 2043. The structure is 1,469 ft (447.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS 6th Street
CrossesUPRR
Location6th Street Rawlins
RouteState Highway 71
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.78416, -107.23997
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,469 ft (447.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,786 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 6th Street over UPRR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is S 6th Street over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does S 6th Street over UPRR carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S 6th Street over UPRR?

The structure is 1,469 ft (447.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns S 6th Street over UPRR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.