US Bridges

Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · Glenrock - JCT Wyo 93 · Structure no. DDE

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 942 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 95
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationGlenrock - JCT Wyo 93
RouteState Highway 95
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.91415, -105.82246
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2024)
Projected traffic942 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 95 over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.