US 85 over UPRR
Niobrara County, Wyoming · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 85 over UPRR in Niobrara County, Wyoming, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,942 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 12 of the 34 inventoried bridges in Niobrara County rated good (35.3%); 1 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 69 ft |
| Location | Lusk Streets |
| NBI structure number | MYV |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wyoming department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Niobrara County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 18 over Niobrara River | 1988 | 2,942 | Fair |
| US 18 over Stockpass | 1970 | 2,406 | Good |
| US 18 over Old Woman Creek | 1971 | 2,150 | Fair |
| US 18 over Old Woman Creek | 1987 | 2,150 | Fair |
| US 18 over Mule Creek | 1988 | 2,150 | Fair |
| US 85 over Cheyenne River | 1990 | 1,084 | Fair |
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