US Bridges

US 14A over Shoshone River

Fair

Park County, Wyoming · Cody - Powell · Structure no. CAE

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
499 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,206
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14A over Shoshone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14A over Shoshone River in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 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 7,206 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,088 by 2043. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 14A
CrossesShoshone River
LocationCody - Powell
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.57628, -108.97294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,206 (2024)
Projected traffic10,088 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14A over Shoshone River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 14A 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 14A over Shoshone River carry?

About 7,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 14A over Shoshone River?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 14A over Shoshone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.