US Bridges

US 14 over Shoshone River

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · Yellowstone Park - Cody · Structure no. BZT

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
594 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,431
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Shoshone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 years old, older 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 2,431 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,403 by 2043. The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesShoshone River
LocationYellowstone Park - Cody
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.51077, -109.15817
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length594 ft (181.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,431 (2024)
Projected traffic3,403 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Shoshone River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 14 over Shoshone 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Shoshone River carry?

About 2,431 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Shoshone River?

The structure is 594 ft (181.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Shoshone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.