US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range Road

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie Marginal · Structure no. KLI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range Road in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 9,517 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,324 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesSnowy Range Road
LocationLaramie Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
CountyAlbany County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.30923, -105.61409
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,517 (2024)
Projected traffic13,324 by 2043
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range Road built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range Road carry?

About 9,517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range Road?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Snowy Range Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.