US Bridges

US 14A over Sidon Canal

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Garland-Byron · Structure no. EWJ

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14A over Sidon Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14A over Sidon Canal in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,912 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 14A
CrossesSidon Canal
LocationGarland-Byron
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.78924, -108.55149
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,912 (2024)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14A over Sidon Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14A over Sidon Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 14A over Sidon Canal carry?

About 1,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 14A over Sidon Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14A over Sidon Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.