US Bridges

S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Wyoming · Gillette/Gurley Ave.Viad. · Structure no. FBR

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
982 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,545
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16 in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,545 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,763 by 2043. The structure is 982 ft (299.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Gurley Avenue
CrossesBNSF / US 14/16
LocationGillette/Gurley Ave.Viad.
RouteCity Street 4609
CountyCampbell County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.29153, -105.48893
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length982 ft (299.3 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,545 (2024)
Projected traffic14,763 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16 carry?

About 10,545 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16?

The structure is 982 ft (299.3 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns S Gurley Avenue over BNSF / US 14/16?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.