Fsr 26 over South Tongue River
Sheridan County, Wyoming · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fsr 26 over South Tongue River in Sheridan County, Wyoming, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 60 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1992).
- It is one of 37 of the 170 inventoried bridges in Sheridan County rated good (21.8%); 9 (5.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 51 ft |
| Location | 26.9 Mi W on Fsr 26 |
| NBI structure number | 020206000003047 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Wyoming department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sheridan County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek | 1980 | 19,102 | Good |
| I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Little Goose Creek | 1954 | 11,489 | Good |
| 5th Street over Big Goose Creek | 1968 | 9,363 | Poor |
| Wyo 334 over Little Goose Creek | 1993 | 7,061 | Fair |
| I-90/US 14/87 Bus over I-90 | 2017 | 6,639 | Good |
| I-90/US 14/87 Bus over Big Goose Creek | 1987 | 6,539 | Good |
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