US Bridges

US 191 over New Fork River

Fair

Sublette County, Wyoming · Pinedale-Daniel JCT · Structure no. JBE

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over New Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over New Fork River in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,637 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,492 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesNew Fork River
LocationPinedale-Daniel JCT
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.86665, -109.89327
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,637 (2024)
Projected traffic6,492 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 191 over New Fork River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over New Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over New Fork River carry?

About 4,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over New Fork River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over New Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.