Wyo 789 over UPRR
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · Creston JCT - Colo Line · Structure no. CLL
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,595
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 789 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 789 over UPRR in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 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 1,595 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,233 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 789 over UPRR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Wyo 789 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 789 over UPRR carry?
About 1,595 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 789 over UPRR?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 789 over UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.