US Bridges

Wyo 290 over Wood River

Good

Park County, Wyoming · Meeteetse-Pitchfork · Structure no. LIN

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 290 over Wood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 290 over Wood River in Park 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2043. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 290
CrossesWood River
LocationMeeteetse-Pitchfork
RouteState Highway 290
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.10847, -108.95748
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2024)
Projected traffic725 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Wyo 290 over Wood River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 290 over Wood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 290 over Wood River carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 290 over Wood River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 290 over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.