US Bridges

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw

Fair

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

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1965, 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 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 10,938 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,313 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-80 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesUnnamed Draw
LocationCheyenne Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.11598, -104.84056
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,938 (2024)
Projected traffic15,313 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw built?

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

What condition is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw carry?

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

How long is I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-80 Ebl and Wbl over Unnamed Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.