US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road

Poor

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

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,563
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road in Converse County, Wyoming. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,563 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,988 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 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 Nbl
CrossesBNSF / Irvine Road
LocationGlendo - Douglas
RouteInterstate 25
CountyConverse County
StateWyoming
Coordinates42.65199, -105.19763
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,563 (2024)
Projected traffic4,988 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road carry?

About 3,563 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over BNSF / Irvine Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.