US Bridges

Wyo 28 over Beaver Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · Farson-Lander · Structure no. FBG

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 28 over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 28 over Beaver Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,485 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 28
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationFarson-Lander
RouteState Highway 28
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.55963, -108.71424
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2024)
Projected traffic2,485 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 28 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 28 over Beaver 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 Wyo 28 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 28 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 28 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.