US 16 over BNSF Railway
FairBig Horn County, Wyoming · Worland - Basin · Structure no. DIQ
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,014
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over BNSF Railway in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over BNSF Railway carry?
About 2,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.