US Bridges

US 14A over Garland Canal

Fair

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

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14A over Garland Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14A over Garland Canal in Park County, Wyoming. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,874 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,224 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 14A
CrossesGarland Canal
LocationCody - Powell
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.72291, -108.85475
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,874 (2024)
Projected traffic8,224 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 14A over Garland Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14A over Garland Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 14A over Garland Canal carry?

About 5,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 14A over Garland Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 14A over Garland Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.