Wyo 789 over Little Wind River
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Lander - Riverton · Structure no. DBH
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 232 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,637
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 789 over Little Wind River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 789 over Little Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,637 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,092 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 789 over Little Wind River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 789 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 789 over Little Wind River carry?
About 3,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 789 over Little Wind River?
The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 789 over Little Wind River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.