US Bridges

US 30 over UPRR

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Walcott Jt - Medicine Bow · Structure no. CTV

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over UPRR in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 30
CrossesUPRR
LocationWalcott Jt - Medicine Bow
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.90621, -106.42071
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2024)
Projected traffic641 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 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 US 30 over UPRR carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over UPRR?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.