US Bridges

Wyo 530 over Henrys Fork River

Good

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Green River - Utah Line · Structure no. CVT

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 530 over Henrys Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 530 over Henrys Fork River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,401 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

CarriesWyo 530
CrossesHenrys Fork River
LocationGreen River - Utah Line
RouteState Highway 530
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.00477, -109.66735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2024)
Projected traffic1,401 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 530 over Henrys Fork River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 530 over Henrys Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 530 over Henrys Fork River carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 530 over Henrys Fork River?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 530 over Henrys Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.