US Bridges

Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte River

Fair

Natrona County, Wyoming · Casper · Structure no. CWD

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte River in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 11,746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,444 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWyo 258 (wyo Blvd)
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationCasper
RouteState Highway 257
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.83867, -106.36877
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,746 (2024)
Projected traffic16,444 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte River carry?

About 11,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte River?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 258 (wyo Blvd) over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.