US Bridges

SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River

Poor

Sublette County, Wyoming · 2 Mi. NW of Boulder · Structure no. FOV

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
269
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSB Cnty RD 136
CrossesNew Fork River
Location2 Mi. NW of Boulder
RouteCounty Highway 136
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.75036, -109.72902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2024)
Projected traffic377 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River 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 SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SB Cnty RD 136 over New Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.