US Bridges

Wyo 28 over Little Popo Agie River

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Farson - JCT US 287 · Structure no. COL

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 28 over Little Popo Agie River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 28 over Little Popo Agie 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,485 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 28
CrossesLittle Popo Agie River
LocationFarson - JCT US 287
RouteState Highway 28
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.7147, -108.64394
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2024)
Projected traffic2,485 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 28 over Little Popo Agie River built?

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

What condition is Wyo 28 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 Wyo 28 over Little Popo Agie River carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 28 over Little Popo Agie River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wyo 28 over Little Popo Agie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.