US Bridges

US 26 over Snake River

Fair

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

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
625 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 over Snake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 over Snake River in Teton County, Wyoming. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 11,746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,444 by 2043. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 26
CrossesSnake River
LocationHoback JCT - Jackson
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.34329, -110.72235
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length625 ft (190.5 m)
Longest span193 ft (58.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,746 (2024)
Projected traffic16,444 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 26 over Snake River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 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 2022.

How much traffic does US 26 over Snake River carry?

About 11,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 26 over Snake River?

The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 193 ft (58.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 over Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.