US Bridges

Wyo 28 over Green River

Poor

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Farson-Fontenelle Road · Structure no. FBS

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 28 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 28 over Green River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 572 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2043. The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesWyo 28
CrossesGreen River
LocationFarson-Fontenelle Road
RouteState Highway 377
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.88124, -109.80891
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.5 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2024)
Projected traffic801 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 28 over Green River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 28 over Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Wyo 28 over Green River carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 28 over Green River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 28 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.