US Bridges

US 16 over BNSF Railway

Fair

Big Horn County, Wyoming · Basin-Greybull · Structure no. LCY

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
591 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,036
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 2005, so it is 20 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 3,036 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2043. The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 16
CrossesBNSF Railway
LocationBasin-Greybull
RouteU.S. Route 16
CountyBig Horn County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48098, -108.05605
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length591 ft (180.1 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,036 (2024)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 16 over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 16 over BNSF Railway carry?

About 3,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 16 over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 591 ft (180.1 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 16 over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.