US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over UPRR

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Rawlins Marginal · Structure no. ATR

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,538
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 Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 6,538 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,153 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesUPRR
LocationRawlins Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCarbon County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.78116, -107.25711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,538 (2024)
Projected traffic9,153 by 2043
Trucks59%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over UPRR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over UPRR carry?

About 6,538 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.