US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Blair-Wallis Road

Fair

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,965
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Blair-Wallis Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl 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 5 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 6,965 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,751 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).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesBlair-Wallis Road
LocationLaramie - Cheyenne
RouteInterstate 80
CountyAlbany County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.19266, -105.42634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 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 traffic6,965 (2024)
Projected traffic9,751 by 2043
Trucks52%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl 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 Wbl over Blair-Wallis Road carry?

About 6,965 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.