I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River
PoorCarbon County, Wyoming · Rawlins - Laramie · Structure no. AVF
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,267
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,267 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,774 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River carry?
About 6,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Wbl over E F Medicine Bow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.