US Bridges

US 191 over Hoback River

Fair

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

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,952
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 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,952 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 43 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
Coordinates43.23254, -110.43874
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,952 (2024)
Projected traffic2,733 by 2043
Trucks9%
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$7,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over Hoback River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over Hoback River carry?

About 1,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Hoback River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Hoback River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.