US Bridges

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Colorado Line - Cheyenne · Structure no. AAE

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,282
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 5 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 9,282 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,995 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl and Sbl
CrossesLone Tree Creek
LocationColorado Line - Cheyenne
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.02069, -104.90301
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,282 (2024)
Projected traffic12,995 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 9,282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns I-25 Nbl and Sbl over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.