Wyo 487 over Sand Creek
FairNatrona County, Wyoming · Medicine Bow - Jt Wyo 220 · Structure no. DLP
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 935
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 487 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 487 over Sand Creek in Natrona County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.3 mi (134 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 487 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 487 over Sand 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 487 over Sand Creek carry?
About 935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 487 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 487 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.