FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WYO 290

Carrying WYO 290 over Wood River

Meeteetse-Pitchfork, Park, Wyoming

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WYO 290

The WYO 290 bridge in Park, Wyoming carries WYO 290 over Wood River. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 68.6 meters (225 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 511 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Wyoming bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WYO 290 compares

▲ 7.3
Load rating vs Wyoming average (33.5 t)
Top 17%
Higher load rating than 83% of Wyoming bridges
187
Bridges in Park · 8 in Poor condition
WYO 290 40.8 t
Wyoming average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Wyoming.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.2
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
68.6 m (225 ft)
Deck Width
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
511 vehicles/day
Structure Number
LIN

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WYO 290 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WYO 290 against other structures in Park and across Wyoming. Wyoming bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WYO 290?

WYO 290 in Park, Wyoming has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WYO 290 inspected?

WYO 290's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 511 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WYO 290 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WYO 290?

WYO 290 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WYO 290?

WYO 290 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WYO 290 and does age affect safety?

WYO 290 was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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