US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over North Platte River

Fair

Carbon County, Wyoming · Rawlins - Laramie · Structure no. AUK

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,594
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over North Platte River 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 6,594 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,232 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesNorth Platte River
LocationRawlins - Laramie
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.75114, -106.9493
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,594 (2024)
Projected traffic9,232 by 2043
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over North Platte River built?

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

What condition is I-80 Ebl over North Platte River 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 Ebl over North Platte River carry?

About 6,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over North Platte River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over North Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.