US Bridges

Wyo 191 over North Fork Powder River

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee-Mayoworth · Structure no. JAW

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 191 over North Fork Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyo 191 over North Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 97 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWyo 191
CrossesNorth Fork Powder River
LocationKaycee-Mayoworth
RouteState Highway 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.77235, -106.70983
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2024)
Projected traffic97 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 191 over North Fork Powder River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyo 191 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 191 over North Fork Powder River carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wyo 191 over North Fork Powder River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 191 over North Fork Powder River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.