US Bridges

Wyo 338 over Tongue River

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Decker Road · Structure no. FLO

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
915
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 338 over Tongue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 338 over Tongue River 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 915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,281 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 338
CrossesTongue River
LocationDecker Road
RouteState Highway 338
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.94427, -106.94198
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic915 (2024)
Projected traffic1,281 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 338 over Tongue River built?

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

What condition is Wyo 338 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 Wyo 338 over Tongue River carry?

About 915 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 338 over Tongue River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 338 over Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.