US Bridges

Seminoe Road over North Platte River

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · 34.2 MI N-Ne of Rawlins · Structure no. WYA-SU-001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Seminoe Road over North Platte River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Seminoe Road over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 220 mi (354 km).

CarriesSeminoe Road
CrossesNorth Platte River
Location34.2 MI N-Ne of Rawlins
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.20822, -106.87644
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic66 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed220 mi (354 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Seminoe Road over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminoe Road over North Platte River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Seminoe Road over North Platte River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Seminoe Road over North Platte River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Seminoe Road over North Platte River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.