US 191 over Bitter Creek
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · JCT I-80 - Utah Line · Structure no. CWB
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,995
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,995 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,593 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 191 over Bitter Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 191 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 3,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.