US Bridges

Wyo 192 over North Fork Powder River

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee - JCT Wyo 387 · Structure no. CQF

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 192 over North Fork Powder River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 192 over North Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWyo 192
CrossesNorth Fork Powder River
LocationKaycee - JCT Wyo 387
RouteState Highway 192
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.70181, -106.5556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2024)
Projected traffic321 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 192 over North Fork Powder River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 192 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wyo 192 over North Fork Powder River carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 192 over North Fork Powder River?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 192 over North Fork Powder River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.