Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow
PoorUinta County, Wyoming · Evanston - Utah Line · Structure no. DIL
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,003
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,804 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow carry?
About 2,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow?
The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.