US Bridges

I-80 Bus over Laramie River

Good

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie Curtis Street · Structure no. CXY

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,603
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Bus over Laramie River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Bus over Laramie River in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,603 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,844 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-80 Bus
CrossesLaramie River
LocationLaramie Curtis Street
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.32763, -105.60772
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,603 (2024)
Projected traffic7,844 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Bus over Laramie River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-80 Bus over Laramie River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Bus over Laramie River carry?

About 5,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Bus over Laramie River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Bus over Laramie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.