US 14 over Beck Lake
FairPark County, Wyoming · Cody · Structure no. BZU
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,543
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over Beck Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Beck Lake in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,543 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,560 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Beck Lake built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14 over Beck Lake 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 Beck Lake carry?
About 7,543 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Beck Lake?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Beck Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.