US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Wyo 196

Good

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

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,762
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Wyo 196 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Nbl over Wyo 196 in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,467 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesWyo 196
LocationKaycee - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.81496, -106.61452
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,762 (2024)
Projected traffic2,467 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wyo 196 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Wyo 196 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Wyo 196 carry?

About 1,762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Wyo 196?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Wyo 196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.