US Bridges

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw

Fair

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

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 7,222 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,111 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationLaramie - Cheyenne
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.27167, -105.4939
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,222 (2024)
Projected traffic10,111 by 2043
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 and Wbl over Unnamed Draw built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw 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 and Wbl over Unnamed Draw carry?

About 7,222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.