US 191 over Little Sandy River
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs - Farson · Structure no. BRK
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,354
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Little Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Little Sandy River in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,354 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 191 over Little Sandy River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Little Sandy 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 191 over Little Sandy River carry?
About 2,354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Little Sandy River?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Little Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.