US Bridges

US 20 over UPRR

Fair

Niobrara County, Wyoming · Lusk-Vantassel Road · Structure no. EOS

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over UPRR in Niobrara County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesUS 20
CrossesUPRR
LocationLusk-Vantassel Road
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.66929, -104.1581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic741 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 over UPRR carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 20 over UPRR?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.