US Bridges

Wyo 530 Sbl over Green River

Poor

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

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
459 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 530 Sbl over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 530 Sbl over Green River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 9,814 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,740 by 2043. The structure is 459 ft (139.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWyo 530 Sbl
CrossesGreen River
LocationGreen River
RouteState Highway 530
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.51965, -109.46579
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length459 ft (139.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,814 (2024)
Projected traffic13,740 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 530 Sbl over Green River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 530 Sbl over Green River 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 Green River carry?

About 9,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 530 Sbl over Green River?

The structure is 459 ft (139.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 530 Sbl over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.