Wyo 789 over Little Popo Agie River
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Lander - Riverton · Structure no. DDV
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,380
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 789 over Little Popo Agie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 789 over Little Popo Agie River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 50 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 5 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 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Popo Agie River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Wyo 789 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 789 over Little Popo Agie River carry?
About 4,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 789 over Little Popo Agie River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 789 over Little Popo Agie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.