US 287 over UPRR
FairAlbany County, Wyoming · Laramie Streets · Structure no. LIS
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 554 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,851
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over UPRR in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,851 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2043. The structure is 554 ft (169 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 over UPRR built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 4,851 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over UPRR?
The structure is 554 ft (169 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.