US Bridges

US 14 over Clearwater Creek

Fair

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

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Clearwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Clearwater Creek in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,333 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesClearwater Creek
LocationYellowstone Park - Cody
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountyPark County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.46298, -109.67234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,095 (2024)
Projected traffic4,333 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
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 Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Clearwater Creek 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 Clearwater Creek carry?

About 3,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.