US 287 over Sweetwater River
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap Jct-Wyo 28 JCT · Structure no. DJE
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,329
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Sweetwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Sweetwater River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 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 US 287 over Sweetwater River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Sweetwater 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 US 287 over Sweetwater River carry?
About 1,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Sweetwater River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Sweetwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.