US Bridges

US 14 over BNSF Railway

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Ucross Jct-Gillette · Structure no. FHX

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over BNSF Railway in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 427 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesBNSF Railway
LocationUcross Jct-Gillette
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.70837, -106.15754
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2024)
Projected traffic427 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over BNSF Railway 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 BNSF Railway carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.