US 287 over Twin Creek
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap Jct-Wyo 28 JCT · Structure no. CBS
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 494
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Twin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Twin Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 158 ft (48.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Twin Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Twin 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 Twin Creek carry?
About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Twin Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Twin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.