Wyo 239 over Salt River
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, Wyoming · JCT Wyo 89 - Freedom · Structure no. CSD
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,171
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 239 over Salt River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 239 over Salt River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,639 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 239 over Salt River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 239 over Salt 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 239 over Salt River carry?
About 1,171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 239 over Salt River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 239 over Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.