Wyo 196 over Middle Fork Powder River
GoodJohnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee · Structure no. DCE
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wyo 196 over Middle Fork Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 196 over Middle Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,852 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Middle Fork Powder River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wyo 196 over Middle Fork Powder River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Wyo 196 over Middle Fork Powder River carry?
About 1,323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wyo 196 over Middle Fork Powder River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Wyo 196 over Middle Fork Powder River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.