US Bridges

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek

Fair

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

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7,637 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,692 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationRawlins - Laramie
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.78175, -107.13621
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,637 (2024)
Projected traffic10,692 by 2043
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek carry?

About 7,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.