US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Peterson Road

Good

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

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Peterson Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl over Peterson Road in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,178 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,649 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesPeterson Road
LocationRawlins - Laramie
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.74322, -106.77403
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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,178 (2024)
Projected traffic8,649 by 2043
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Peterson Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Peterson Road 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 Peterson Road carry?

About 6,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Peterson Road?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Peterson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.