US Bridges

Absoroka Drive over Wind River

Fair

Fremont County, Wyoming · Dubois · Structure no. NDY

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,973
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Absoroka Drive over Wind River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Absoroka Drive over Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 2,973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,162 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAbsoroka Drive
CrossesWind River
LocationDubois
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFremont County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.52522, -109.61693
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,973 (2024)
Projected traffic4,162 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Absoroka Drive over Wind River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Absoroka Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Absoroka Drive over Wind River carry?

About 2,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Absoroka Drive over Wind River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Absoroka Drive over Wind River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.