US Bridges

Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River

Fair

Lincoln County, Wyoming · Kemmerer North · Structure no. JXN

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 233
CrossesHams Fork River
LocationKemmerer North
RouteState Highway 233
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.8165, -110.53512
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2024)
Projected traffic867 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 233 over Hams Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 233 over Hams Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.