US Bridges

I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass

FairPosted for load

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Chugwater · Structure no. ABV

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,370 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,718 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Sbl
CrossesMachinery Pass
LocationCheyenne - Chugwater
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.31062, -104.85767
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 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 width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,370 (2024)
Projected traffic4,718 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 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 Sbl over Machinery Pass built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 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 March 2024.

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

About 3,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Sbl 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 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Sbl over Machinery Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.