US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over UPRR

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Laramie - Cheyenne · Structure no. AYK

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,372
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 1959 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 66 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 7,372 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,321 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesUPRR
LocationLaramie - Cheyenne
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.0983, -105.09957
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,372 (2024)
Projected traffic10,321 by 2043
Trucks48%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over UPRR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 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 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over UPRR carry?

About 7,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.