US Bridges

FSR 26 over West Fork Big Goose CR

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · 13 MI from SE End of 26 · Structure no. 020206000003048

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 26 over West Fork Big Goose CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FSR 26 over West Fork Big Goose CR in Sheridan 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 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFSR 26
CrossesWest Fork Big Goose CR
Location13 MI from SE End of 26
RouteFederal Lands Road 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.6128, -107.29827
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1992)
Projected traffic84 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 West Fork Big Goose CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 26 over West Fork Big Goose CR 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 West Fork Big Goose CR carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is FSR 26 over West Fork Big Goose CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 26 over West Fork Big Goose CR?

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