US Bridges

US 191 over I-80

Fair

Sweetwater County, Wyoming · Rock Springs Marginal · Structure no. MFW

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 191 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 191 over I-80 in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5 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 4,777 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,688 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesUS 191
CrossesI-80
LocationRock Springs Marginal
RouteU.S. Route 191
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.55774, -109.31062
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,777 (2024)
Projected traffic6,688 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 I-80 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 191 over I-80 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 I-80 carry?

About 4,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 191 over I-80?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 191 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.