US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Clear Creek

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne Marginal · Structure no. AAN

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,096
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Nbl over Clear Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,096 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,534 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesClear Creek
LocationCheyenne Marginal
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.10787, -104.85056
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 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 width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,096 (2024)
Projected traffic15,534 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-25 Nbl over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Clear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-25 Nbl over Clear Creek carry?

About 11,096 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Clear Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.