US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Wyo 196

Fair

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

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Wyo 196 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Sbl 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 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 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 Sbl
CrossesWyo 196
LocationKaycee - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates43.81517, -106.61512
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 traffic1,673 (2024)
Projected traffic2,342 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 Sbl over Wyo 196 built?

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

What condition is I-25 Sbl over Wyo 196 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 Wyo 196 carry?

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

How long is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Wyo 196?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.