US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over South Fork Powder River

Poor

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

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,647
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over South Fork Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over South Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2043. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesSouth Fork Powder River
LocationCasper - Kaycee
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.62794, -106.57218
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,647 (2024)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 South Fork Powder River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over South Fork Powder River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Sbl over South Fork Powder River carry?

About 1,647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over South Fork Powder River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over South Fork Powder River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.