U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre River
FairTeton County, Wyoming · 6.1 Miles North of Jackso · Structure no. 1460002P0000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre River in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,670 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre River carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre River?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.