US Bridges

Vista Drive over I-80

Fair

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

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vista Drive over I-80 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Vista Drive over I-80 in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962, 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,712 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVista Drive
CrossesI-80
LocationLaramie Marginal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAlbany County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.29144, -105.53821
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2024)
Projected traffic2,712 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vista Drive over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Vista Drive 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 Vista Drive over I-80 carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vista Drive over I-80?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vista Drive over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.