US Bridges

US 26 over Haymaker Draw

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 2.6 Mile N. of Riverton · Structure no. FNO

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Haymaker Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Haymaker Draw 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 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 5,842 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,179 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26
CrossesHaymaker Draw
Location2.6 Mile N. of Riverton
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.08142, -108.38002
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,842 (2024)
Projected traffic8,179 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 over Haymaker Draw built?

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

What condition is US 26 over Haymaker Draw 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 26 over Haymaker Draw carry?

About 5,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Haymaker Draw?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Haymaker Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.