FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River
PoorPosted for loadFremont County, Wyoming · 20 MI SE of Dubois · Structure no. ELJ
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River is a steel truss - thru carrying FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns FR Cnty RD 314 over Big Wind River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.