US Bridges

LN Cnty RD 104 over Salt River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · 4 Miles S. of Alpine · Structure no. FRN

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LN Cnty RD 104 over Salt River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LN Cnty RD 104 over Salt River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLN Cnty RD 104
CrossesSalt River
Location4 Miles S. of Alpine
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.11941, -111.03446
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LN Cnty RD 104 over Salt River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LN Cnty RD 104 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LN Cnty RD 104 over Salt River carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LN Cnty RD 104 over Salt River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LN Cnty RD 104 over Salt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.