US Bridges

Wyo 430 over North Alkali Creek

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs - Colo Line · Structure no. CVX

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 430 over North Alkali Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 430 over North Alkali Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 344 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 430
CrossesNorth Alkali Creek
LocationRock Springs - Colo Line
RouteState Highway 430
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.31456, -108.90449
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2024)
Projected traffic344 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 430 over North Alkali Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 430 over North Alkali Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 430 over North Alkali Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 430 over North Alkali Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 430 over North Alkali Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.