US Bridges

Wyo 132 over Little Wind River

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · Ethete-Kinnear · Structure no. FKK

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 132 over Little Wind River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 132 over Little Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,019 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesWyo 132
CrossesLittle Wind River
LocationEthete-Kinnear
RouteState Highway 132
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.03596, -108.77504
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2024)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 132 over Little Wind River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 132 over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wyo 132 over Little Wind River carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 132 over Little Wind River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 132 over Little Wind River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.