US Bridges

Wyo 37 over Shoshone River

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · JCT US 14A - North · Structure no. CJX

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 37 over Shoshone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 37 over Shoshone River in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 727 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 37
CrossesShoshone River
LocationJCT US 14A - North
RouteState Highway 37
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.85816, -108.33157
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2024)
Projected traffic1,018 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 37 over Shoshone River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 37 over Shoshone River 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 Wyo 37 over Shoshone River carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 37 over Shoshone River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 37 over Shoshone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.