US Bridges

Wyo 89 over UPRR

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Utah Line - Sage JCT · Structure no. BNY

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 89 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 89 over UPRR in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,302 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,823 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 89
CrossesUPRR
LocationUtah Line - Sage JCT
RouteState Highway 89
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.81482, -110.98379
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,302 (2024)
Projected traffic1,823 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$861,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 89 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 89 over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 89 over UPRR carry?

About 1,302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 89 over UPRR?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 89 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.