US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Wyo 222

Fair

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

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,355
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Wyo 222 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 Wbl over Wyo 222 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 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 7,355 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,297 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesWyo 222
LocationLaramie - Cheyenne
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.11693, -104.88667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,355 (2024)
Projected traffic10,297 by 2043
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wyo 222 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Wyo 222 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 Wbl over Wyo 222 carry?

About 7,355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Wyo 222?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Wyo 222?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.