US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 253 over Smiths Fork River

Fair

Uinta County, Wyoming · 4 Mi. E. of Mountain View · Structure no. FPS

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 253 over Smiths Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ui Cnty RD 253 over Smiths Fork River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUi Cnty RD 253
CrossesSmiths Fork River
Location4 Mi. E. of Mountain View
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyUinta County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.27479, -110.25882
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2024)
Projected traffic379 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 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 253 over Smiths Fork River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 253 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 253 over Smiths Fork River carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ui Cnty RD 253 over Smiths Fork River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 253 over Smiths Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.