FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WYO 89

Carrying WYO 89 over Bear River Overflow

Evanston - Utah Line, Uinta, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WYO 89

The WYO 89 bridge in Uinta, Wyoming carries WYO 89 over Bear River Overflow. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.5 meters (136 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,935 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WYO 89 compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Wyoming bridges
134
Bridges in Uinta · 13 in Poor condition
WYO 89 31.8 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.5 m (136 ft)
Deck Width
11.8 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,935 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DIL

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

WYO 89 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare WYO 89 against other structures in Uinta and across Wyoming. Wyoming bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WYO 89?

WYO 89 in Uinta, Wyoming has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WYO 89 inspected?

WYO 89's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,935 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WYO 89 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WYO 89?

WYO 89 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WYO 89?

WYO 89 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WYO 89 and does age affect safety?

WYO 89 was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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