US 287 over Cottonwood Creek
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Muddy Gap-Lander Road · Structure no. FFF
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 287 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 287 over Cottonwood 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 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 287 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 287 over Cottonwood 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 287 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 287 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 287 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.