US 14 over Belle Fourche River
FairCrook County, Wyoming · Moorcroft-Devils Twr JCT · Structure no. FBU
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 838
- 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 1987, so it is 38 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.
It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Belle Fourche River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
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 838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Belle Fourche River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Belle Fourche River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.