US Bridges

Mickel Drive over Big Wind River

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · T41N R107W S01 · Structure no. FHT

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mickel Drive over Big Wind River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mickel Drive over Big Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMickel Drive
CrossesBig Wind River
LocationT41N R107W S01
RouteCity Street 105-3
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.53788, -109.65044
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2024)
Projected traffic193 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mickel Drive over Big Wind River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mickel Drive over Big Wind River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mickel Drive over Big Wind River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mickel Drive over Big Wind River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mickel Drive over Big Wind River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.