US Bridges

US 191 over Green River

Fair

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

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,014
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Green River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 191
CrossesGreen River
LocationDaniel JCT - Hoback JCT
RouteU.S. Route 189
CountySublette County
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.01856, -110.11867
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2024)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Green River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Green 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over Green River carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Green River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.