Wyo 28 over Little Sandy River
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · Farson - JCT US 287 · Structure no. DZW
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,846
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 28 over Little Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 28 over Little Sandy River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,846 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,584 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 28 over Little Sandy River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 28 over Little Sandy 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Wyo 28 over Little Sandy River carry?
About 1,846 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 28 over Little Sandy River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 28 over Little Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.