US Bridges

US 30 over I-80

Fair

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

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over I-80 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 30 over I-80 in Laramie County, Wyoming. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,666 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,132 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesUS 30
CrossesI-80
LocationCheyenne - Nebraska Line
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateWyoming
Coordinates41.15746, -104.65576
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,666 (2024)
Projected traffic5,132 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 30 over I-80 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over I-80 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 30 over I-80 carry?

About 3,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over I-80?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.