US Bridges

US 191 over Wildlife Crossing

Fair

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

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over Wildlife Crossing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Wildlife Crossing in Sublette County, Wyoming. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,062 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,287 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationPinedale-Daniel JCT RD
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.88198, -109.98142
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,062 (2024)
Projected traffic4,287 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Wildlife Crossing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 191 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 3,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.