US 189 over Hams Fork River
FairLincoln County, Wyoming · Kemmerer-Daniel JCT · Structure no. EFH
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,294
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 189 over Hams Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 189 over Hams Fork River in Lincoln County, Wyoming. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 189 over Hams Fork River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 189 over Hams Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 189 over Hams Fork River carry?
About 1,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 189 over Hams Fork River?
The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns US 189 over Hams Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.