3rd Street over Big Wind River
FairPosted for loadFremont County, Wyoming · Dubois · Structure no. ELO
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 274
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Big Wind River is a steel truss - thru carrying 3rd Street over Big Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 384 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 3rd Street over Big Wind River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over Big 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over Big Wind River carry?
About 274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over Big Wind River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over Big Wind River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.