US 189 over Prairie Creek
PoorSublette County, Wyoming · Kemmerer - Daniel JCT · Structure no. DMA
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,434
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 189 over Prairie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 189 over Prairie Creek in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 189 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 189 over Prairie Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 189 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 1,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 189 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 189 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.