US Bridges

US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Kemmerer - Granger JCT · Structure no. BRE

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
371 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,092 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2043. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesUPRR / Hams Fork River
LocationKemmerer - Granger JCT
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.75171, -110.53362
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,092 (2024)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork River carry?

About 2,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork River?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over UPRR / Hams Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.