US Bridges

US 89 over Snake River

Fair

Teton County, Wyoming · Bridge over Snake River · Structure no. MGH

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,183
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Snake River is a steel continuous arch - deck carrying US 89 over Snake River in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,183 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,656 by 2043. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesSnake River
LocationBridge over Snake River
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.32022, -110.73457
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span336 ft (102.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,183 (2024)
Projected traffic8,656 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 89 over Snake River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Snake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 89 over Snake River carry?

About 6,183 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Snake River?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 336 ft (102.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.