US Bridges

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Browns Creek

Fair

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

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,457
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Browns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Browns Creek in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,457 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,040 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesI-80 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationRawlins - Laramie
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.39401, -105.82354
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic6,457 (2024)
Projected traffic9,040 by 2043
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Browns Creek 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 Browns Creek carry?

About 6,457 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Browns Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.