US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 0.8 KM NE of JCT 23 & 140 · Structure no. 00000000000C828

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek in Fremont 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 140
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.8 KM NE of JCT 23 & 140
RouteFederal Lands Road 140
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.49036, -109.25619
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 140 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.