US Bridges

US 191 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Sublette County, Wyoming · Pinedale- Hoback JCT · Structure no. MJE

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,637
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 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,637 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,492 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 191
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationPinedale- Hoback JCT
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.87631, -109.95228
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 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
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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over Wildlife Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 191 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

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

How long is US 191 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.