US Bridges

US 189 over Green River Supply Canal

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · Kemmerer - Daniel JCT · Structure no. BQM

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 189 over Green River Supply Canal is a concrete frame carrying US 189 over Green River Supply Canal in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesUS 189
CrossesGreen River Supply Canal
LocationKemmerer - Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.78524, -110.05041
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2024)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 US 189 over Green River Supply Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US 189 over Green River Supply Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 189 over Green River Supply Canal carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 189 over Green River Supply Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 189 over Green River Supply Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.