US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over UPRR

Fair

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

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,845
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over UPRR in Albany County, Wyoming. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,845 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,783 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesUPRR
LocationLaramie Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.29872, -105.59874
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span144 ft (44 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,845 (2024)
Projected traffic13,783 by 2043
Trucks37%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over UPRR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

About 9,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (44 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.