US Bridges

Wyo 376 over Machinery Pass

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs Circumferent · Structure no. DET

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 376 over Machinery Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 376 over Machinery Pass in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWyo 376
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationRock Springs Circumferent
RouteState Highway 376
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.5801, -109.20539
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 376 over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 376 over Machinery Pass 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 376 over Machinery Pass carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 376 over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 376 over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.