US 30 over Medicine Bow River
GoodCarbon County, Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Laramie · Structure no. LWR
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 927
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 over Medicine Bow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Medicine Bow River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,298 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 over Medicine Bow River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 30 over Medicine Bow 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 US 30 over Medicine Bow River carry?
About 927 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 30 over Medicine Bow River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 over Medicine Bow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.