I-80 Service Road over North Platte River
PoorPosted for loadCarbon County, Wyoming · Fort Steele Rest Area · Structure no. DLT
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 305 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 782
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Service Road over North Platte River is a steel truss - thru carrying I-80 Service Road over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 782 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Service Road over North Platte River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 Service Road over North Platte 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 Service Road over North Platte River carry?
About 782 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Service Road over North Platte River?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Service Road over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.