US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek
FairSheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan - Ucross · Structure no. DLG
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,151
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek carry?
About 1,151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Prairie Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.