US Bridges

I-25 Nbl over Lodgepole Creek

Good

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

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-25 Nbl over Lodgepole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-25 Nbl over Lodgepole Creek in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 68 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,363 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,708 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-25 Nbl
CrossesLodgepole Creek
LocationCheyenne - Chugwater
RouteInterstate 25
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.32368, -104.86139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,363 (2024)
Projected traffic4,708 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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 Lodgepole Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is I-25 Nbl over Lodgepole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 3,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-25 Nbl over Lodgepole Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-25 Nbl over Lodgepole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.