US Bridges

Fdr over Wind River

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 15 Miles West of Dubois · Structure no. 021405000001005

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr over Wind River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr over Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFdr
CrossesWind River
Location15 Miles West of Dubois
RouteFederal Lands Road 532
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.64206, -109.91969
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr over Wind River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr over Wind River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr over Wind River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr over Wind River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.