US Bridges

US 14 over South Fork Tongue River

Good

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Burgess Jct-Dayton · Structure no. JBZ

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over South Fork Tongue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over South Fork Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 738 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesSouth Fork Tongue River
LocationBurgess Jct-Dayton
RouteU.S. Route 14
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.77888, -107.47705
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2024)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 14 over South Fork Tongue River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over South Fork Tongue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over South Fork Tongue River carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over South Fork Tongue River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over South Fork Tongue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.