US Bridges

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Rawlins - Laramie · Structure no. AWJ

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 5,162 vehicles a day, roughly 67% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,227 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesBellamy/Loback Ditch
LocationRawlins - Laramie
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.44156, -105.95152
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,162 (2024)
Projected traffic7,227 by 2043
Trucks67%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch carry?

About 5,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 67% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Bellamy/Loback Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.