US 189 over UPRR
FairLincoln County, Wyoming · Lazeart Jct.-Kemmerer · Structure no. EWT
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,081
- 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 1984 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 41 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 6 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,513 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 189 over UPRR built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
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 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 189 over UPRR?
The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 189 over UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.