US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 12 over Little Wind River

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 21.7 KM West of Riverton · Structure no. 00000000000C802

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 12 over Little Wind River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 12 over Little Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 12
CrossesLittle Wind River
Location21.7 KM West of Riverton
RouteFederal Lands Road 12
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.00414, -108.65686
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 12 over Little Wind River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 12 over Little Wind River 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 IRR BIA RTE 12 over Little Wind River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 12 over Little Wind River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 12 over Little Wind River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.