US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass

Fair

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

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass 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 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,829 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationKaycee - Buffalo
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.31024, -106.68171
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2024)
Projected traffic2,829 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Machinery Pass built?

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

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.