US Bridges

US 14 over Machinery Pass

Good

Campbell County, Wyoming · 5 MI N of Gillette · Structure no. MFH

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Machinery Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Machinery Pass in Campbell County, Wyoming. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,477 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,468 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesMachinery Pass
Location5 MI N of Gillette
RouteU.S. Route 302
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.3752, -105.52521
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,477 (2024)
Projected traffic3,468 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Machinery Pass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Machinery Pass carry?

About 2,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.