US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Indian Creek

Fair

Converse County, Wyoming · Glendo - Douglas · Structure no. CZP

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,379
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Indian Creek in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,731 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationGlendo - Douglas
RouteInterstate 25
CountyConverse County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.63416, -105.15595
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2024)
Projected traffic4,731 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Sbl over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Indian 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Indian Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.