I-80 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane)
FairAlbany County, Wyoming · Rawlins - Laramie · Structure no. AXC
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,714
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane) 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 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 6,714 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane) built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane) 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 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane) carry?
About 6,714 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane)?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Wbl over Al CR 55 (welsh Lane)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.