US Bridges

SH Cnty RD 1260 over Tongue River

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · Acme Interchange · Structure no. JOJ

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH Cnty RD 1260 over Tongue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH Cnty RD 1260 over Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH Cnty RD 1260
CrossesTongue River
LocationAcme Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 1260
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.90791, -107.00961
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH Cnty RD 1260 over Tongue River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH Cnty RD 1260 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH Cnty RD 1260 over Tongue River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH Cnty RD 1260 over Tongue River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH Cnty RD 1260 over Tongue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.