Wyo 487 over Medicine Bow River

Fair Condition67 years old661 vehicles/day

Location

StateWyoming
CountyCarbon
LocationMedicine Bow
CarriesWyo 487
CrossesMedicine Bow River
Coordinates41.90689, -106.20261

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length172.6 ft (52.6 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area562.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic661 (2024)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberCML

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