US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Middle Fork Powder River

Good

Johnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee Marginal · Structure no. AKI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Middle Fork Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over Middle Fork Powder River in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesMiddle Fork Powder River
LocationKaycee Marginal
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.71241, -106.64451
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2024)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 Middle Fork Powder River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Middle Fork Powder River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

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

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.