US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Wyo 71

Good

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

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Wyo 71 is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-80 Ebl over Wyo 71 in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6,277 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,788 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesWyo 71
LocationRawlins Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.77899, -107.25126
Functional classRural 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 2023
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,277 (2024)
Projected traffic8,788 by 2043
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ebl over Wyo 71 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Wyo 71 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over Wyo 71 carry?

About 6,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over Wyo 71?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Wyo 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.