US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over US 287

Good

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

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

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over US 287 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over US 287 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 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,650 by 2043. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesUS 287
LocationLaramie Maginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.29754, -105.59502
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over US 287 built?

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

What condition is I-80 Ebl over US 287 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over US 287 carry?

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

How long is I-80 Ebl over US 287?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.