Lincoln County Bridge Report Card
Lincoln County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lincoln County, Wyoming
Lincoln County has 129 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.4% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 838 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lincoln County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 129 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 838 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.4% | 10.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.6% | 3.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 124,022 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 838 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN Cnty RD 136 over Salt Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 2008 |
| Forest Road 10138 over Greys River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1954 |
| Fr 10002 over Murphy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1980 |
| Fr 10002 over Murphy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1980 |
| No Data Entered over No Data Entered | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 2013 |
| US 30 Service Road over Smiths Fork River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26 | 1908 |
| LN Cnty RD 326 over Hams Fork River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22 | 1989 |
| US 30 Service Road over Twin Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 153 | 1959 |
| US 89 over Swift Creek | High traffic | Fair | 12,155 | 1987 |
| US 89 over Salt River | High traffic | Fair | 7,033 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.