US Bridges

US 191 over Hoback River

Fair

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
394 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 steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Hoback River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,513 by 2043. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 33 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
Coordinates43.28948, -110.56284
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Hoback River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Hoback 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 February 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 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Hoback River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.