US 287 over Little Popo Agie River
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap Jct-Wyo 28 JCT · Structure no. BTL
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 494
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Little Popo Agie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Little Popo Agie River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 over Little Popo Agie River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Little Popo Agie 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 over Little Popo Agie River carry?
About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Little Popo Agie River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Little Popo Agie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.