US 26 over Wind River
FairFremont County, Wyoming · Riverton-Shoshoni · Structure no. LCU
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,487
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over Wind River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6 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 3,487 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,882 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over Wind River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over Wind River 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 Wind River carry?
About 3,487 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over Wind River?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over Wind River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.