US Bridges

I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel)

Good

Laramie County, Wyoming · Cheyenne - Nebraska Line · Structure no. BAG

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel) is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,814 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,740 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 Wbl
CrossesLA CR 159-2 (suchomel)
LocationCheyenne - Nebraska Line
RouteInterstate 80
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.14775, -104.15904
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,814 (2024)
Projected traffic6,740 by 2043
Trucks49%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel) built?

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

What condition is I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel) carry?

About 4,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 Wbl over LA CR 159-2 (suchomel)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.