Wyo 156 over North Platte River
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Torrington-Lingle Road · Structure no. EOY
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 356 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 156 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 156 over North Platte River in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2043. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 156 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 156 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 156 over North Platte River carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 156 over North Platte River?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 156 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.