US Bridges

US 30 over Machinery Pass

Good

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Sage JCT - Kemmerer · Structure no. BRA

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 30 over Machinery Pass in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationSage JCT - Kemmerer
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.82211, -110.8901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2024)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2043
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Machinery Pass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Machinery Pass carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.