US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 263 over Smiths Fork River

FairPosted for load

Uinta County, Wyoming · 1 Mi. N. of Robertson · Structure no. FCT

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 263 over Smiths Fork River is a steel other carrying Ui Cnty RD 263 over Smiths Fork River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUi Cnty RD 263
CrossesSmiths Fork River
Location1 Mi. N. of Robertson
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.19969, -110.41755
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2024)
Projected traffic81 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 263 over Smiths Fork River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 263 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 263 over Smiths Fork River carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ui Cnty RD 263 over Smiths Fork River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 263 over Smiths Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.