US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Laramie River

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie Marginal · Structure no. AXJ

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2043. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesLaramie River
LocationLaramie Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.3012, -105.60869
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2024)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over Laramie River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Laramie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over Laramie River carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over Laramie River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.