I-80 Wbl over UPRR
PoorLaramie County, Wyoming · Laramie - Cheyenne · Structure no. AYE
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,107
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Wbl over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Wbl over UPRR in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 years old, older than the Wyoming average of 48.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,107 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Wbl over UPRR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I-80 Wbl over UPRR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over UPRR carry?
About 7,107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Wbl over UPRR?
The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Wbl over UPRR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.