US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over UPRR

Fair

Albany County, Wyoming · Laramie Maginal · Structure no. LBL

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over UPRR in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesUPRR
LocationLaramie Maginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.29853, -105.59876
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2024)
Projected traffic13,650 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over UPRR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over UPRR 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 Ebl over UPRR carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over UPRR?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.