US Bridges

US 14 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Sheridan County, Wyoming · East Edge of Ranchester · Structure no. NDM

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
435 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over BNSF Railroad in Sheridan County, Wyoming. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,033 by 2043. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 14
CrossesBNSF Railroad
LocationEast Edge of Ranchester
RouteU.S. Route 14
CountySheridan County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.90976, -107.15759
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2024)
Projected traffic1,033 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over BNSF Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over BNSF Railroad carry?

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

How long is US 14 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.