US 85 over BNSF Railway
FairWeston County, Wyoming · Mule CR JCT - Newcastle · Structure no. BXJ
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,045
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 over BNSF Railway in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 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 2,045 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is US 85 over BNSF Railway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 over BNSF Railway carry?
About 2,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 85 over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.