US Bridges

Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Kemmerer - North · Structure no. CRV

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 233
CrossesHams Fork River
LocationKemmerer - North
RouteState Highway 233
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.85544, -110.56288
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2024)
Projected traffic629 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$701,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 233 over 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 Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.