US Bridges

US 191 over East Fork River

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · Farson - Pinedale · Structure no. BNQ

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over East Fork River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 191 over East Fork River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,172 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesEast Fork River
LocationFarson - Pinedale
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.69589, -109.71495
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2024)
Projected traffic4,172 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over East Fork River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over East 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over East Fork River carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over East Fork River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over East Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.