US Bridges

Wyo 387 over Salt Creek

Fair

Natrona County, Wyoming · JCT I-25 - Reno JCT · Structure no. AJG

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 387 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 387 over Salt Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 years old, older 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesWyo 387
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationJCT I-25 - Reno JCT
RouteState Highway 387
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.42653, -106.29121
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2024)
Projected traffic599 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 387 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Wyo 387 over Salt Creek 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 Wyo 387 over Salt Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 387 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 387 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.