US 287 over Beaver Creek
GoodFremont County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap Jct-Wyo 28 JCT · Structure no. CXN
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 922
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Beaver Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 922 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,291 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US 287 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 287 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.