US Bridges

US 30 over UPRR

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Kemmerer-Sage Junction · Structure no. FLU

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over UPRR in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesUPRR
LocationKemmerer-Sage Junction
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.79434, -110.58305
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2024)
Projected traffic2,145 by 2043
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over UPRR carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over UPRR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.