US Bridges

U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre Irrigation D

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · 6.3 Miles North of Jackso · Structure no. 1460008P0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre Irrigation D is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre Irrigation D in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesU.S. Route 89
CrossesGros Ventre Irrigation D
Location6.3 Miles North of Jackso
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.56976, -110.73316
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,670 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre Irrigation D built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre Irrigation D 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 Irrigation D 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 Irrigation D?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 89 over Gros Ventre Irrigation D?

It is owned by the National Park Service.