US Bridges

Vandehei Avenue over I-25

Fair

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

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vandehei Avenue over I-25 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandehei Avenue over I-25 in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 3,698 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,177 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesVandehei Avenue
CrossesI-25
LocationCheyenne Marginal
RouteCity Street 4062
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.18366, -104.83846
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,698 (2024)
Projected traffic5,177 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Vandehei Avenue over I-25 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Vandehei Avenue over I-25 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 2024.

How much traffic does Vandehei Avenue over I-25 carry?

About 3,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vandehei Avenue over I-25?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Vandehei Avenue over I-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.