US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass

Fair

Johnson County, Wyoming · Buffalo Marginal · Structure no. ALZ

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,765
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass in Johnson County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,765 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,471 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationBuffalo Marginal
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates44.35741, -106.68759
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,765 (2024)
Projected traffic2,471 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 Sbl over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Sbl 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 Sbl over Machinery Pass carry?

About 1,765 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.