US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 140 over Dry Creek

Good

Fremont County, Wyoming · 11 KM NE of JCT 23 & 140 · Structure no. 00000000000C835

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 140 over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 140 over Dry Creek in Fremont County, Wyoming. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 140
CrossesDry Creek
Location11 KM NE of JCT 23 & 140
RouteFederal Lands Road 140
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.53164, -109.09572
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 140 over Dry 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 140 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 140 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.