US Bridges

US 287 over UPRR

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie - Colo Line · Structure no. BUY

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over UPRR in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,522 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,731 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesUPRR
LocationLaramie - Colo Line
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyAlbany County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.13124, -105.5515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,522 (2024)
Projected traffic7,731 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over UPRR carry?

About 5,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over UPRR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.