US 287 over Willow Creek
GoodFremont County, Wyoming · Wyo 28 JCT - Lander · Structure no. DED
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,006
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Willow Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,006 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?
About 2,006 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.