US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Buck Sullivan Springs RD

FairPosted for load

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie - Cheyenne · Structure no. AXT

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Buck Sullivan Springs RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 Wbl over Buck Sullivan Springs RD in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,563 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,588 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesBuck Sullivan Springs RD
LocationLaramie - Cheyenne
RouteInterstate 80
CountyAlbany County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.27701, -105.51169
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,563 (2024)
Projected traffic10,588 by 2043
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Buck Sullivan Springs RD built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Buck Sullivan Springs RD 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 Buck Sullivan Springs RD carry?

About 7,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Buck Sullivan Springs RD?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Buck Sullivan Springs RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.