US Bridges

Scotts Bottom Road over Green River

Fair

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

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotts Bottom Road over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scotts Bottom Road over Green River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesScotts Bottom Road
CrossesGreen River
LocationGreen River
RouteCity Street 180-3
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.49603, -109.43966
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2024)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Scotts Bottom Road over Green River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotts Bottom Road over Green 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Scotts Bottom Road over Green River carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Scotts Bottom Road over Green River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Scotts Bottom Road over Green River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.