US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over North Fork Powder River

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Kaycee - Buffalo · Structure no. AKN

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over North Fork Powder River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-25 Sbl over North Fork Powder River in Johnson 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 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,342 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesNorth Fork Powder River
LocationKaycee - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.78122, -106.62589
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 North Fork Powder River built?

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

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

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.