US Bridges

Wyo 319 over North Platte River

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · Glendo - Orin JCT · Structure no. CZB

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
403 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 319 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 319 over North Platte River in Converse 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 419 by 2043. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 319
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationGlendo - Orin JCT
RouteState Highway 319
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.64891, -105.16414
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2024)
Projected traffic419 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$151,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 319 over North Platte River built?

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

What condition is Wyo 319 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 319 over North Platte River carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 319 over North Platte River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 319 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.