US Bridges

US 191 over Hoback River

Poor

Sublette County, Wyoming · Daniel JCT - Hoback JCT · Structure no. BRZ

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Hoback River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 191 over Hoback River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,513 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesHoback River
LocationDaniel JCT - Hoback JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.24407, -110.4791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,509 (2024)
Projected traffic3,513 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$124,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Hoback River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Hoback River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over Hoback River carry?

About 2,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Hoback River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Hoback River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.