US Bridges

FSR 15 over North Tongue River

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 1.3 MI on FSR 15 · Structure no. 020206000003045

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
176
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 15 over North Tongue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FSR 15 over North Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFSR 15
CrossesNorth Tongue River
Location1.3 MI on FSR 15
RouteFederal Lands Road 15
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.78236, -107.53536
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (1992)
Projected traffic264 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 15 over North Tongue River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 15 over North Tongue River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 15 over North Tongue River carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FSR 15 over North Tongue River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 15 over North Tongue River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.