I-80 Ebl over Machinery Pass
FairPosted for loadLaramie County, Wyoming · Laramie - Cheyenne · Structure no. AYP
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,233
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 Ebl over Machinery Pass is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 Ebl over Machinery Pass in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 7,233 vehicles a day, roughly 48% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,126 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 41 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 Ebl over Machinery Pass built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 Ebl 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-80 Ebl over Machinery Pass carry?
About 7,233 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 48% are trucks.
How long is I-80 Ebl over Machinery Pass?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 Ebl over Machinery Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.