US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Casper - Kaycee · Structure no. AJR

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,749
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,749 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,449 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationCasper - Kaycee
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.58003, -106.51526
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,749 (2024)
Projected traffic2,449 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 1,749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.