US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd

Fair

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

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,689
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 10,689 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,965 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesWalterscheid Blvd
LocationCheyenne Marginal
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.11838, -104.80978
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,689 (2024)
Projected traffic14,965 by 2043
Trucks33%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd 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 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd carry?

About 10,689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over Walterscheid Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.