I-80 Bus over Smiths Fork River
FairUinta County, Wyoming · Lyman - I-80 JCT · Structure no. BKA
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 782
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Bus over Smiths Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Bus over Smiths Fork River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 782 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Bus over Smiths Fork River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 Bus over Smiths 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 I-80 Bus over Smiths Fork River carry?
About 782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Bus over Smiths Fork River?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Bus over Smiths Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.