US Bridges

Wyo 95 over North Platte River

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · Glenrock-Ross · Structure no. JDO

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 95 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 95 over North Platte River in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,572 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,201 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesWyo 95
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationGlenrock-Ross
RouteState Highway 95
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.87091, -105.8673
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2024)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 95 over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 95 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 95 over North Platte River carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 95 over North Platte River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 95 over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.