US Bridges

1st Street over Smiths Fork River

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · Mountain View Streets · Structure no. CWS

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street over Smiths Fork River is a concrete frame carrying 1st Street over Smiths Fork River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st Street
CrossesSmiths Fork River
LocationMountain View Streets
RouteCity Street 320-2
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.26903, -110.33897
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Street over Smiths Fork River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Street over Smiths Fork River carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street over Smiths Fork River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street over Smiths Fork River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.