US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove)

Poor

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

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,029
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove) is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove) 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 6,029 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,441 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesCb CR 15 (cooper Cove)
LocationRawlins - Laramie
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.54292, -106.08357
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,029 (2024)
Projected traffic8,441 by 2043
Trucks58%
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 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove) carry?

About 6,029 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over Cb CR 15 (cooper Cove)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.