Wyo 157 over North Platte River
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Lingle - Barnes · Structure no. FEG
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 422 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 157 over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 157 over North Platte River in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 157 over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 157 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 157 over North Platte River carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 157 over North Platte River?
The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 157 over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.