Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River
FairJohnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee - Buffalo · Structure no. COQ
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 196 over North Fork Powder River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.