US 26 over BNSF Railway
FairPlatte County, Wyoming · Dwyer JCT - Guernsey · Structure no. BPG
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,029
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 26 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over BNSF Railway in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,029 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,841 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 26 over BNSF Railway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 26 over BNSF Railway carry?
About 2,029 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 26 over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.