US Bridges

FSR 26 over South Tongue River

GoodPosted for load

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 26.9 MI W on FSR 26 · Structure no. 020206000003047

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 26 over South Tongue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying FSR 26 over South Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesFSR 26
CrossesSouth Tongue River
Location26.9 MI W on FSR 26
RouteFederal Lands Road 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.68742, -107.4461
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1992)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks—
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 26 over South Tongue River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 26 over South 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 26 over South Tongue River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is FSR 26 over South Tongue River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 26 over South Tongue River?

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