US 30 over Blacks Fork River
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · Kemmerer-Granger Jct. · Structure no. JBC
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,508
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 over Blacks Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Blacks Fork River 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 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,111 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 over Blacks Fork River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 30 over Blacks Fork River 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 Blacks Fork River carry?
About 1,508 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 30 over Blacks Fork River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 over Blacks Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.