US Bridges

US 14 over Big Horn River

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Greybull-Burgess Jct. · Structure no. FEV

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,151
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Big Horn River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Big Horn River in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,151 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,011 by 2043. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesBig Horn River
LocationGreybull-Burgess Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48873, -108.04781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,151 (2024)
Projected traffic3,011 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Big Horn River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Big Horn River carry?

About 2,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Big Horn River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Big Horn River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.