Wyo 74 over North Platte River
PoorCarbon County, Wyoming · Saratoga - East · Structure no. CMW
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,391
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 74 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 74 over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,391 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,147 by 2043. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 74 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 74 over North Platte River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 74 over North Platte River carry?
About 4,391 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 74 over North Platte River?
The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 74 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.