US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir
FairBig Horn County, Wyoming · Lovell - Burgess JCT · Structure no. CDN
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 472 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,149 by 2043. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir carry?
About 821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 14A over Yellowtail Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.