US Bridges

Wyo 432 over Big Horn River

Fair

Washakie County, Wyoming · Worland - Nieber · Structure no. CXD

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 432 over Big Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 432 over Big Horn River in Washakie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 234 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWyo 432
CrossesBig Horn River
LocationWorland - Nieber
RouteState Highway 432
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.9199, -108.05645
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 432 over Big Horn River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 432 over Big Horn 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 432 over Big Horn River carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 432 over Big Horn River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 432 over Big Horn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.