US Bridges

Wyo 130 over North Platte River

Good

Carbon County, Wyoming · 8 MI SE of Saratoga · Structure no. KMB

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
763
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 130 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 130 over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 763 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesWyo 130
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location8 MI SE of Saratoga
RouteState Highway 130
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.35458, -106.72552
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2024)
Projected traffic1,068 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 130 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 130 over North Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 130 over North Platte River carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 130 over North Platte River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 130 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.