US Bridges

US 191 over Hoback River

Good

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

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 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 continuous 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,513 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 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
Coordinates43.27064, -110.52107
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Hoback River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.