US Bridges

Wyo 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek

Poor

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

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
643 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,641 by 2043. The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 376
CrossesUPRR / Bitter Creek
LocationRock Springs Circumferent
RouteState Highway 376
CountySweetwater County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.59358, -109.20389
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length643 ft (196 m)
Longest span191 ft (58.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2024)
Projected traffic3,641 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek?

The structure is 643 ft (196 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 376 over UPRR / Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.