Wyo 487 over Sand Creek
GoodCarbon County, Wyoming · Medicine Bow-Casper · Structure no. FFE
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 553
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 487 over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wyo 487 over Sand Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 553 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 487 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 487 over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 487 over Sand Creek carry?
About 553 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 487 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).
Who owns Wyo 487 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.