FR Cnty RD 298 over Wind River
PoorPosted for loadFremont County, Wyoming · 32 Mi. N.W. of Riverton · Structure no. ELY
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 717 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR Cnty RD 298 over Wind River is a steel truss - thru carrying FR Cnty RD 298 over Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2043. The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR Cnty RD 298 over Wind River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR Cnty RD 298 over 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 298 over Wind River carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FR Cnty RD 298 over Wind River?
The structure is 717 ft (218.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns FR Cnty RD 298 over Wind River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.