US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 286 over Sweetwater River

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 10 MI NE of Jeffrey City · Structure no. FCM

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 286 over Sweetwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 286 over Sweetwater River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFR Cnty RD 286
CrossesSweetwater River
Location10 MI NE of Jeffrey City
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.51598, -107.64272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2024)
Projected traffic178 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 286 over Sweetwater River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 286 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 286 over Sweetwater River carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 286 over Sweetwater River?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 286 over Sweetwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.