US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3

PoorPosted for load

Uinta County, Wyoming · 2 Mi. N.W. of Ft. Bridger · Structure no. ERJ

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3 is a concrete tee beam carrying Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3 in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUi Cnty RD 222
CrossesUinta Ditch No. 3
Location2 Mi. N.W. of Ft. Bridger
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.33079, -110.40841
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating10.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3 carry?

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

How long is Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.