US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 106 over Tongue River

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Sheridan-Ranchester · Structure no. FKI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 106 over Tongue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 106 over Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 106
CrossesTongue River
LocationSheridan-Ranchester
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.90041, -107.0212
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SH Cnty RD 106 over Tongue River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 106 over 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 SH Cnty RD 106 over Tongue River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 106 over Tongue River?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 106 over Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.