Wyo 24 over Belle Fourche River
FairCrook County, Wyoming · Devils Tower-Hulett · Structure no. FFD
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,241
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 24 over Belle Fourche River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 24 over Belle Fourche River in Crook County, Wyoming. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,241 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wyo 24 over Belle Fourche River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 24 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 Wyo 24 over Belle Fourche River carry?
About 1,241 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 24 over Belle Fourche River?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 24 over Belle Fourche River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.