US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26
FairGoshen County, Wyoming · Torrington Streets · Structure no. MHB
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,656
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26 in Goshen County, Wyoming. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26 built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26 carry?
About 1,656 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Bypass over BNSF Railway / US 26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.