US Bridges

FR Cnty RD 239 over Big Wind River

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · 3 MI SE of Dubois · Structure no. LDW

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FR Cnty RD 239 over Big Wind River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR Cnty RD 239 over Big Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFR Cnty RD 239
CrossesBig Wind River
Location3 MI SE of Dubois
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.51681, -109.59455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2043
Trucks7%
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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR Cnty RD 239 over Big Wind River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR Cnty RD 239 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FR Cnty RD 239 over Big Wind River carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FR Cnty RD 239 over Big Wind River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FR Cnty RD 239 over Big Wind River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.