US 16 over Big Horn River
FairBig Horn County, Wyoming · Worland - Basin · Structure no. DIV
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 over Big Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 over Big Horn River in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 over Big Horn River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 over Big Horn 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 over Big Horn River carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 16 over Big Horn River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 over Big Horn River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.