US Bridges

US 14 over Little Tongue River

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Burgess JCT - Ranchester · Structure no. CDP

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Little Tongue River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Little Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 99 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 6 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesLittle Tongue River
LocationBurgess JCT - Ranchester
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.87054, -107.26604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2024)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Little Tongue River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 14 over Little Tongue River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Little Tongue River carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Little Tongue River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Little Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.