US Bridges

Wyo 192 over Powder River

Fair

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

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 192 over Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 192 over Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2043. The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWyo 192
CrossesPowder River
LocationKaycee - JCT Wyo 387
RouteState Highway 192
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.69833, -106.29795
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2024)
Projected traffic162 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 Powder River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 192 over 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 Powder River carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 192 over Powder River?

The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 192 over Powder River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.