US Bridges

Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus

Poor

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Green River · Structure no. DDH

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,173 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,974
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,974 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,964 by 2043. The structure is 1,173 ft (357.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 530 Sbl
CrossesUPRR / I-80 Bus
LocationGreen River
RouteState Highway 530
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.52521, -109.45996
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,173 ft (357.4 m)
Longest span221 ft (67.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,974 (2024)
Projected traffic13,964 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus carry?

About 9,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus?

The structure is 1,173 ft (357.4 m) long with a longest span of 221 ft (67.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 530 Sbl over UPRR / I-80 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.