US 14A over Sand Draw
PoorBig Horn County, Wyoming · Lovell - Burgess JCT · Structure no. DBQ
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,578
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14A over Sand Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14A over Sand Draw in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,578 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,209 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14A over Sand Draw built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14A over Sand Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 14A over Sand Draw carry?
About 1,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 14A over Sand Draw?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 14A over Sand Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.