US Bridges

US 14 over 50 Mile Creek

Good

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

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over 50 Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over 50 Mile Creek in Park 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 2,507 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
Crosses50 Mile Creek
LocationYellowstone Park-Cody
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.48594, -109.91792
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,507 (2024)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 US 14 over 50 Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is US 14 over 50 Mile 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over 50 Mile Creek carry?

About 2,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over 50 Mile Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over 50 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.