Uinta County Bridge Report Card
Uinta County scores 66 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Uinta County, Wyoming
Uinta County has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.1% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 24,388 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Uinta County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 66/100 (D). The county has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 24,388 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 | 12.1% | 24.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.6% of measured traffic | 4.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.3% | 4.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 438,965 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 | 12.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 24,388 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Uinta County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River Drive over Bear River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,961 | 1941 |
| I-80 Wbl over Yellow Creek Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,996 | 1967 |
| I-80 Wbl over Blacks Fork River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,672 | 1968 |
| Wyo 89 over Bear River Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,003 | 1978 |
| Wyo 89 over Bear River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,003 | 1978 |
| Wyo 414 over Unnamed Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 614 | 1961 |
| Ui Cnty RD 171 over West Muddy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 271 | 1975 |
| Ui Cnty RD 157 over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 271 | 1981 |
| Ui Cnty RD 241 over Smiths Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 188 | 1983 |
| Ui Cnty RD 222 over Uinta Ditch No. 3 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 73 | 1940 |
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.