US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road

Fair

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,674 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,344 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesBlair-Wallis Road
LocationLaramie - Cheyenne
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.19242, -105.42679
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,674 (2024)
Projected traffic9,344 by 2043
Trucks51%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road carry?

About 6,674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Blair-Wallis Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.