FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw
PoorPosted for loadFremont County, Wyoming · 2.5 Miles NE of Riverton · Structure no. IVO
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns FR Cnty RD 497 over Haymaker Draw?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.