US Bridges

15th Street over I-80

Fair

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

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,429
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

15th Street over I-80 is a concrete continuous frame carrying 15th Street over I-80 in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 2,429 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,401 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries15th Street
CrossesI-80
LocationLaramie Marginal
RouteCity Street 4203
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.29342, -105.58046
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,429 (2024)
Projected traffic3,401 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$132,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 15th Street over I-80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 15th Street over I-80 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 15th Street over I-80 carry?

About 2,429 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is 15th Street over I-80?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 15th Street over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.