US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 283A over Big Wind River

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 2 M. W. of Dwntn Dubois · Structure no. KSX

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
417
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 283A over Big Wind River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 283A over Big Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFR Cnty RD 283A
CrossesBig Wind River
Location2 M. W. of Dwntn Dubois
RouteCounty Highway 283
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.54652, -109.66724
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2024)
Projected traffic584 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 283A over Big Wind River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 283A 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 283A over Big Wind River carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 283A over Big Wind River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 283A over Big Wind River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.