I-80 Wbl over North Platte River
FairCarbon County, Wyoming · Rawlins - Laramie · Structure no. LCQ
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,878
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Wbl over North Platte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over North Platte River in Carbon County, Wyoming. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,878 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,629 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wbl over North Platte River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 Wbl over North Platte River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over North Platte River carry?
About 6,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Wbl over North Platte River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Wbl over North Platte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.