US Bridges

Wyo 789 over Wind River

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Lander - Riverton · Structure no. BTS

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 789 over Wind River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 789 over Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 13,259 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,563 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesWyo 789
CrossesWind River
LocationLander - Riverton
RouteState Highway 789
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.0099, -108.37688
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,259 (2024)
Projected traffic18,563 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 789 over Wind River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 789 over Wind 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 789 over Wind River carry?

About 13,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 789 over Wind River?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 789 over Wind River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.