US Bridges

Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River

GoodPosted for load

Uinta County, Wyoming · 1.5 MI SW of Robertson · Structure no. NFL

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River in Uinta County, Wyoming. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUi Cnty RD 274
CrossesSmiths Fork River
Location1.5 MI SW of Robertson
RouteCounty Highway 274
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.16713, -110.42799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic102 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River carry?

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

How long is Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ui Cnty RD 274 over Smiths Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.