US 14 over Belle Fourche River
FairCrook County, Wyoming · Moorcroft - Sundance · Structure no. BFZ
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,043
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over Belle Fourche River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Belle Fourche River in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Belle Fourche River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 14 over Belle Fourche 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 14 over Belle Fourche River carry?
About 1,043 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Belle Fourche River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Belle Fourche River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.