US 287 over Little Wind River
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Lander - Diversion Dam Jt · Structure no. CXM
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Little Wind River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 287 over Little Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 287 over Little Wind River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Little 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 US 287 over Little Wind River carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Little Wind River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Little Wind River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.