US 26 over Winchester Draw
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Diversion D Jt - Riverton · Structure no. BYU
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,040
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Winchester Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Winchester Draw in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Winchester Draw built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Winchester Draw 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 US 26 over Winchester Draw carry?
About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Winchester Draw?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Winchester Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.