US 18 over BNSF Railway
FairConverse County, Wyoming · Orin JCT - Lusk · Structure no. DBE
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 275 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,121
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 18 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 18 over BNSF Railway in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,121 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,969 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 18 over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 18 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 18 over BNSF Railway carry?
About 2,121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 18 over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 18 over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.