US Bridges

US 287 over Ice Slough Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap - Lander · Structure no. FEY

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 287 over Ice Slough Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 287 over Ice Slough Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 287
CrossesIce Slough Creek
LocationMuddy Gap - Lander
RouteU.S. Route 287
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.51762, -108.01087
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2024)
Projected traffic1,861 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 287 over Ice Slough Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 287 over Ice Slough Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 287 over Ice Slough Creek carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 287 over Ice Slough Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US 287 over Ice Slough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.