US Bridges

I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Walterscheid Blvd

Fair

Laramie County, Wyoming · Central Avenue Intg · Structure no. AZH

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Walterscheid Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-80 Wbl on Ramp 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 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,641 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-80 Wbl on Ramp
CrossesWalterscheid Blvd
LocationCentral Avenue Intg
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaramie County
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.11861, -104.80937
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2024)
Projected traffic3,641 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 on Ramp over Walterscheid Blvd built?

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

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

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Walterscheid Blvd?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl on Ramp over Walterscheid Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.