US Bridges

Wyo 789 over Hudson Draw

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Lander-Hudson · Structure no. GTV

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 789 over Hudson Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wyo 789 over Hudson Draw in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 4,380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWyo 789
CrossesHudson Draw
LocationLander-Hudson
RouteState Highway 789
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.90306, -108.58402
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 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,380 (2024)
Projected traffic6,132 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 789 over Hudson Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 789 over Hudson 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 Wyo 789 over Hudson Draw carry?

About 4,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 789 over Hudson Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Wyo 789 over Hudson Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.