US Bridges

US 287 over Popo Agie River

Good

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

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,186
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Popo Agie River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 287 over Popo Agie River 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 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 4,186 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,860 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS 287
CrossesPopo Agie River
LocationLander - Diversion Dam Jt
RouteU.S. Route 287
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.88251, -108.78829
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,186 (2024)
Projected traffic5,860 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 287 over Popo Agie River built?

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

What condition is US 287 over Popo Agie 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 287 over Popo Agie River carry?

About 4,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Popo Agie River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 287 over Popo Agie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.