Wyo 789 over Wind River
Fremont County, Wyoming · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Wyo 789 over Wind River in Fremont County, Wyoming, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 13,259 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 81 of the 176 inventoried bridges in Fremont County rated fair (46.0%); 11 (6.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 290 ft |
| Location | Lander - Riverton |
| NBI structure number | BTS |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wyoming department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Fremont County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 287 over M Fork Popo Agie River | 1978 | 17,932 | Fair |
| US 26 over Wyo Central Canal No 2 | 1957 | 13,777 | Fair |
| US 287 over Squaw Creek | 1961 | 10,272 | Fair |
| US 287 over Baldwin Creek | 1961 | 10,272 | Good |
| US 26 over Madden Draw | 1989 | 7,727 | Good |
| US 26 over Haymaker Draw | 1988 | 5,842 | Fair |
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