US Bridges

IRR BIA Route 32 over Big Wind River

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 4.9 KM North of Crowheart · Structure no. 0000C58280T0836

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

IRR BIA Route 32 over Big Wind River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA Route 32 over Big Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks. The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Route 32
CrossesBig Wind River
Location4.9 KM North of Crowheart
RouteFederal Lands Road 32
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.3516, -109.18784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length440 ft (134 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA Route 32 over Big Wind River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Route 32 over Big 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 Route 32 over Big Wind River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Route 32 over Big Wind River?

The structure is 440 ft (134 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Route 32 over Big Wind River?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.