US Bridges

Road over Salt River

Good

Lincoln County, Wyoming · No Data Entered · Structure no. 041504000001016

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Salt River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Road over Salt River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesRoad
CrossesSalt River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteCounty Highway 50087
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.12717, -111.03142
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Salt River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Salt River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Salt River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Salt River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Salt River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.