US Bridges

Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose Creek

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan-Decker Road · Structure no. FEF

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose Creek in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 978 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2043. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWyo 338
CrossesBNSF / Goose Creek
LocationSheridan-Decker Road
RouteState Highway 338
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.87081, -106.98002
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2024)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose Creek?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 338 over BNSF / Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.