US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Wyo 71

Fair

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

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,538
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Wyo 71 is a concrete continuous frame carrying I-80 Wbl over Wyo 71 in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, 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 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 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 Wbl
CrossesWyo 71
LocationRawlins Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.77912, -107.25101
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 traffic6,538 (2024)
Projected traffic9,153 by 2043
Trucks59%
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 Wbl over Wyo 71 built?

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Wyo 71 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 Wyo 71 carry?

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

How long is I-80 Wbl 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 Wbl over Wyo 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.