US Bridges

Wyo 116 S over BNSF Railway

Fair

Weston County, Wyoming · Upton - JCT Wyo 450 · Structure no. DGD

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 116 S over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 116 S over BNSF Railway in Weston County, Wyoming. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesWyo 116 S
CrossesBNSF Railway
LocationUpton - JCT Wyo 450
RouteState Highway 116
CountyWeston County
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.09485, -104.62507
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2024)
Projected traffic721 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 116 S over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 116 S 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 Wyo 116 S over BNSF Railway carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 116 S over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 116 S over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.