US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over UPRR

Good

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

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,986
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 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 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 6,986 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,780 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesUPRR
LocationRawlins Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.78748, -107.20449
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,986 (2024)
Projected traffic9,780 by 2043
Trucks55%
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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over UPRR 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 Wbl over UPRR carry?

About 6,986 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.