US Bridges

Wyo 314 over I-25

Poor

Platte County, Wyoming · Chugwater - Wheatland · Structure no. CUG

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 314 over I-25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 314 over I-25 in Platte County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWyo 314
CrossesI-25
LocationChugwater - Wheatland
RouteState Highway 314
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.8712, -104.87572
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wyo 314 over I-25 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 314 over I-25 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 314 over I-25 carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 314 over I-25?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 314 over I-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.