US 191 over Bitter Creek
FairSweetwater County, Wyoming · JCT 1-80 - JCT U-4304 · Structure no. DNR
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,759
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 191 over Bitter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over Bitter Creek in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,759 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,863 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 191 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 191 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 7,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 191 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns US 191 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.