US Bridges

US 30 over UPRR

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Kemmerer-Granger Jct. · Structure no. JBB

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over UPRR in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,111 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesUPRR
LocationKemmerer-Granger Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.60399, -109.95753
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2024)
Projected traffic2,111 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over UPRR carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over UPRR?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.