US Bridges

US 89 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Teton County, Wyoming · Hoback JCT - Jackson · Structure no. MYJ

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Wildlife Crossing is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Wildlife Crossing in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,949 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,729 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesWildlife Crossing
LocationHoback JCT - Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.40354, -110.75686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,949 (2024)
Projected traffic16,729 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 89 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Wildlife Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does US 89 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 11,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.