US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 243 over Smiths Fork River

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · 2 MI East of Mount View · Structure no. FOR

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 243 over Smiths Fork River is a concrete slab carrying Ui Cnty RD 243 over Smiths Fork River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUi Cnty RD 243
CrossesSmiths Fork River
Location2 MI East of Mount View
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.27724, -110.29753
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 243 over Smiths Fork River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 243 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 Ui Cnty RD 243 over Smiths Fork River carry?

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

How long is Ui Cnty RD 243 over Smiths Fork River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 243 over Smiths Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.