US Bridges

US 287 over Squaw Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Lander - Diversion Dam Jt · Structure no. BSJ

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,272
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Squaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 287 over Squaw Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,272 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,381 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesSquaw Creek
LocationLander - Diversion Dam Jt
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.84328, -108.74679
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,272 (2024)
Projected traffic14,381 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US 287 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Squaw Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 10,272 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 287 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.