US Bridges

Wyo 320 over Laramie River

Fair

Platte County, Wyoming · Wheatland-Dwyer Jct. · Structure no. FEJ

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 320 over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 320 over Laramie River in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWyo 320
CrossesLaramie River
LocationWheatland-Dwyer Jct.
RouteState Highway 320
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.11982, -104.93655
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2024)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 320 over Laramie River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 320 over Laramie 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 320 over Laramie River carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 320 over Laramie River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 320 over Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.