US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway
PoorWeston County, Wyoming · Newcastle · Structure no. DBJ
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 311 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,061
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,085 by 2043. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 59 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway carry?
About 5,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway?
The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns US 16 Bypass over BNSF Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.