US Bridges

US 14 over BNSF Railway

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Greybull - JCT Wyo 310 · Structure no. CCY

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,103
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over BNSF Railway in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6 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 5,103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,144 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesBNSF Railway
LocationGreybull - JCT Wyo 310
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyBig Horn County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.50603, -108.0623
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,103 (2024)
Projected traffic7,144 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over BNSF Railway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over BNSF Railway carry?

About 5,103 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.