US Bridges

US 189 over UPRR

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Kemmerer-Daniel JCT · Structure no. EFE

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 189 over UPRR in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 189
CrossesUPRR
LocationKemmerer-Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
CountyLincoln County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.79882, -110.54012
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2024)
Projected traffic1,812 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 189 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 189 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 US 189 over UPRR carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 189 over UPRR?

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 189 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.