US Bridges

Wyo 78 over I-80

Fair

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

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,858
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyo 78 over I-80 is a concrete continuous frame carrying Wyo 78 over I-80 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 3,858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,401 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWyo 78
CrossesI-80
LocationRawlins Marginal
RouteState Highway 78
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.7785, -107.22471
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,858 (2024)
Projected traffic5,401 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyo 78 over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Wyo 78 over I-80 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 Wyo 78 over I-80 carry?

About 3,858 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wyo 78 over I-80?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wyo 78 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.