US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 3.2KM West of Ft Washakie · Structure no. 00000000000C801

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 5
CrossesS Fork Little Wind River
Location3.2KM West of Ft Washakie
RouteFederal Lands Road 5
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.00039, -108.938
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 5 over S Fork Little Wind River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.