US Bridges

Wyo 223 over UPRR

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · JCT I-25 - JCT US 85 · Structure no. NEW

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 223 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 223 over UPRR in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 504 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 223
CrossesUPRR
LocationJCT I-25 - JCT US 85
RouteState Highway 223
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.03968, -104.88483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic504 (2024)
Projected traffic706 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 223 over UPRR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 223 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 223 over UPRR carry?

About 504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 223 over UPRR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 223 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.