US 14 over Powder River
FairSheridan County, Wyoming · 55.10 MI East of Sheridan · Structure no. FHY
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 521 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Powder River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2043. The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Powder River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 14 over Powder 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 14 over Powder River carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Powder River?
The structure is 521 ft (158.8 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Powder River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.