US Bridges

I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr)

Poor

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne Marginal · Structure no. AYZ

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr) in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 60 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 10,938 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,313 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl
CrossesCR 123-1 (southwest Dr)
LocationCheyenne Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.1153, -104.84384
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,938 (2024)
Projected traffic15,313 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$7,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr) carry?

About 10,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Ebl over CR 123-1 (southwest Dr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.