US Bridges

US 30 over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

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

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying US 30 over Wildlife Crossing in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,145 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationSage Junction - Kemmerer
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.82434, -110.82786
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
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Wildlife Crossing 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 Wildlife Crossing carry?

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

How long is US 30 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.